Current Time in Gaza, Palestine

Gaza is on Eastern European Standard Time – UTC+2 (UTC+2) right now. It switches to UTC+3 (UTC+3) on 27 Mar 2027.

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Time zone of Gaza

Time zoneEastern European Standard Time
AbbreviationUTC+2
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAsia/Gaza
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer

Time difference between Gaza and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Gaza

2026

  • 28 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
  • 24 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).

2027

  • 27 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
  • 30 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).

Gaza time FAQ

What time is it in Gaza right now?

Gaza is on UTC+2 (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Gaza, updated every second.

What time zone is Gaza in?

Gaza is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated UTC+2, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Gaza.

Does Gaza observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 27 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.

What is the time difference between Gaza and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Gaza.

Other cities in Palestine

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.