GMT to ILST Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Israel Standard Time (ILST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
03:50:31
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Jerusalem · Israel Standard Time
05:50:31
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: ILST (Jerusalem)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
ILST (Israel Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00

When can GMT and ILST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 GMT (11:00–16:00 ILST).

Hour-by-hour GMT to ILST conversion table

GMT time (London)ILST time (Jerusalem)Status
00:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon09:00 MonILST working
08:00 Mon10:00 MonILST working
09:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon17:00 MonGMT working
16:00 Mon18:00 MonGMT working
17:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Israel Standard Time (ILST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Jerusalem
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Jerusalem

Sun today in London and Jerusalem

London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Jerusalem.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and ILST right now?+
ILST (Israel Standard Time) is currently 2 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or ILST observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. ILST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and ILST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 GMT (11:00–16:00 ILST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Jerusalem when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in London (GMT), it is 14:00 Mon in Jerusalem (ILST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and ILST?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. ILST maps to "Asia/Jerusalem". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Jerusalem?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Jerusalem (ILST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ILST is 2 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and ILST?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and ILST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GMT and ILST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 GMT.