Hananya Naftali
Nov 7, 2026
Israel Time Zone
The Short Answer
Israel uses Israel Standard Time, two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). During daylight saving time, from the Friday before the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October, Israel switches to UTC+3. Israel is usually seven hours ahead of New York and two hours ahead of London.
Time Differences Around the World
For most of the year, Israel is seven hours ahead of the US East Coast and ten hours ahead of the West Coast. Because the United States and Israel change their clocks on different dates, the difference can briefly shift by an hour in spring and autumn.
The Israeli Week
Israel's weekend falls on Friday and Saturday. Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday and ends after dark on Saturday, and many businesses and public transport close during that time. Sunday is a regular working day.
If you are calling Israel or planning a visit, check whether it is Shabbat or a Jewish holiday first, since much of the country slows down.
Key Facts
Israel Standard Time is UTC+2.
Israel Daylight Time is UTC+3.
Israel is usually seven hours ahead of New York.
The Israeli weekend is Friday and Saturday.