PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Jerusalem
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Israel Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+3
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Jerusalem
- Population
- 971,800
- Coordinates
- 31.77° N, 35.22° E
- Elevation
- 786 m
Jerusalem is a city in Israel, with a population of about 971,800. It uses the Israel Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Jerusalem).
Jerusalem observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 26, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Tel Aviv.
Because Jerusalem lies at 31.77° N, 35.22° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 14 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 04 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 04 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem is in the Israel Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Jerusalem. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).
Does Jerusalem have daylight saving time?
Yes. Jerusalem switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 26, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Jerusalem all year round.
What is the time difference between Jerusalem and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Jerusalem all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jerusalem?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:34 AM and sets at about 7:47 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:34 AM and sets at about 4:39 PM (local time).