Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Israel

In 2026, Israel observes daylight saving time from Friday, March 27, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-27 and fall back on 2026-10-25.

DST 2026 schedule for Israel

Spring forward
Friday, March 27, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 03:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00) to 01:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).

About time in Israel

Country
Israel
IANA time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Israel in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Israel

When does daylight saving time start in Israel in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Israel starts on 2026-03-27 at 01:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Israel in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Israel ends on 2026-10-25 at 01:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Israel?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Israel is "Asia/Jerusalem". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Israel have in 2026?+
Israel has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.