Time zone
IST / IDT — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Tel Aviv.
Current local time
Current Time in Tel Aviv
See the current time in Tel Aviv on Israel Standard Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer, as Israel observes daylight saving time each spring and fall.
09:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Israel Daylight Time — UTC+3
Tel Aviv time zone at a glance
The key facts for Tel Aviv, Israel, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv follows Israel Standard Time, abbreviated IST, at UTC+2 during the winter months. Unlike many of its neighbors, Israel observes daylight saving, shifting to Israel Daylight Time, or IDT, at UTC+3 from spring through autumn. The IANA database tracks this zone as Asia/Jerusalem, which covers Tel Aviv and the rest of the country. It is worth noting that IST here means Israel Standard Time and not India Standard Time or Irish Standard Time, two unrelated zones that happen to share the same abbreviation.
Tel Aviv changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)). The live clock above reads Tel Aviv's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Tel Aviv time
Does Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Israel switches to Israel Daylight Time at UTC+3 in spring and returns to UTC+2 in autumn, so Tel Aviv clocks change twice a year.
Does IST in Tel Aviv mean India Standard Time?
No. For Tel Aviv, IST means Israel Standard Time at UTC+2, which is separate from India Standard Time and Irish Standard Time.
What is the time zone identifier for Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv uses the IANA zone Asia/Jerusalem, which applies to all of Israel including its daylight saving rules.
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