Current local time in Jerusalem, Israel
The live clock above shows the time in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+3 right now (IDT).
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Region | Jerusalem |
| Population | about 915,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.78° N, 35.21° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Abbreviation | IST / IDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Jerusalem uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (IST) and UTC+3 (IDT). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jerusalem at about 11:48 AM in mid-January, and about 12:44 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes behind the sun, because Jerusalem sits at 35.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Jerusalem time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 28 km (18 mi) | same time |
| Nablus, Palestine | 49 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Tel Aviv | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| As Salt, Jordan | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Beer Sheva | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Amman, Jordan | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Gaza, Palestine | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Az Zarqa, Jordan | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Israel
Questions people ask
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Jerusalem have daylight saving time?
Jerusalem uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (IST) and UTC+3 (IDT). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Jerusalem when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jerusalem's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).