Current local time in Tel Aviv, Israel
The live clock above shows the time in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+3 right now (IDT).
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Region | Tel Aviv |
| Population | about 1.7 million |
| Coordinates | 32.08° N, 34.77° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Abbreviation | IST / IDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tel Aviv 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 | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:37 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tel Aviv at about 11:49 AM in mid-January, and about 12:46 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes behind the sun, because Tel Aviv sits at 34.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Tel Aviv time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| Nablus, Palestine | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 67 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Gaza, Palestine | 68 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Haifa | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| As Salt, Jordan | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Beer Sheva | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Israel
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tel Aviv in?
Tel Aviv is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Tel Aviv have daylight saving time?
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tel Aviv's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 19 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).