Daylight Saving Time in Palestine (2026–2027)
Palestine observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 28 March 2026 and back on 24 October 2026.
UTC+2 schedule
Used in Gaza, Al Khalil, Nablus.
2026
- 28 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 Saturday in March.
- 24 October 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2). Rule: the fourth Saturday in October.
2027
- 27 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 Saturday in March.
- 30 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 Saturday in October.
Daylight saving time in Palestine: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Palestine?
On 28 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 Saturday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Palestine?
On 24 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 fourth Saturday in October.
Does the whole of Palestine observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Palestine changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.