Israel Standard Time (IST)
Israel Standard Time (IST) is UTC+2, 2 hours ahead of UTC. Tel Aviv switches to Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) for summer (in effect now, until Sun, Oct 25).
Right now in Tel Aviv
12:45 AM
Sun, Oct 18 · IDT (UTC+3)
Cities on Israel Standard Time
| City | Time now | Summer time |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv · Israel | 12:45 AM IDT | On it now, until Sun, Oct 25 |
Frequently asked questions about IST
- What is IST (Israel Standard Time)?
- Israel Standard Time (IST) is UTC+2, 2 hours ahead of UTC. Tel Aviv switches to Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) for summer (in effect now, until Sun, Oct 25).
- Which cities use Israel Standard Time?
- Cities on Israel Standard Time include Tel Aviv (Israel).
- Does Israel Standard Time change for daylight saving time?
- Yes. Tel Aviv switches to Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) for summer (in effect now, until Sun, Oct 25). In Tel Aviv, clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to IST (UTC+2).
- What is the time difference between IST and UTC?
- IST is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2). In summer, places that change their clocks are 3 hours ahead of UTC.