Current local time in Gaza, Palestine
The live clock above shows the time in Gaza. Gaza is in the Asia/Gaza time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Palestine |
|---|---|
| Population | about 477,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.53° N, 34.45° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Gaza |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Gaza uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:30 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gaza at about 11:51 AM in mid-January, and about 12:47 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes behind the sun, because Gaza sits at 34.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Gaza time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gaza |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Gaza |
|---|---|---|
| Beer Sheva, Israel | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Tel Aviv, Israel | 68 km (43 mi) | same time |
| El Arish, Egypt | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Nablus | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| As Salt, Jordan | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Amman, Jordan | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Palestine
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gaza in?
Gaza is in the Asia/Gaza time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Gaza have daylight saving time?
Gaza uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Gaza when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gaza's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).