Current Time in Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is on Israel Standard Time – UTC+2 (UTC+2) right now. It switches to UTC+3 (UTC+3) on 26 Mar 2027.
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· Jerusalem
Asia/Jerusalem
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Time zone of Jerusalem
| Time zone | Israel Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UTC+2 |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Jerusalem and other cities
Daylight saving time in Jerusalem
2026
- 27 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
2027
- 26 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
Jerusalem time FAQ
What time is it in Jerusalem right now?
Jerusalem is on UTC+2 (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jerusalem, updated every second.
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem is in Israel Standard Time, abbreviated UTC+2, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Jerusalem.
Does Jerusalem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 26 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Jerusalem.
Other cities in Israel
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.