Current local time in Nazareth, Israel
The live clock above shows the time in Nazareth. Nazareth is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+3 right now (IDT).
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Region | HaZafon |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.70° N, 35.30° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Abbreviation | IST / IDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Nazareth 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 | 5:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nazareth at about 11:47 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 Nazareth sits at 35.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Nazareth time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nazareth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nazareth |
|---|---|---|
| Haifa | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Nablus, Palestine | 54 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Irbid, Jordan | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Dar'a, Syria | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| As Salt, Jordan | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Tel Aviv | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Saida, Lebanon | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Amman, Jordan | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Israel
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nazareth in?
Nazareth is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Nazareth have daylight saving time?
Nazareth 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 Nazareth when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nazareth'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).