Daylight Saving Time in Israel (2026–2027)
Israel observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 27 March 2026 and back on 25 October 2026.
UTC+2 schedule
Used in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva.
2026
- 27 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). Rule: the last Friday in March.
- 25 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
2027
- 26 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). Rule: the last Friday in March.
- 31 October 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). Rule: the last Sunday in October.
Daylight saving time in Israel: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Israel?
On 27 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3). The rule is the last Friday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Israel?
On 25 October 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). The rule is the last Sunday in October.
Does the whole of Israel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Israel changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.