DST in Israel Time (IST/IDT)
Daylight Saving Time schedule, clock change dates, and UTC offsets for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa.
Current Status
DST ActiveGMT+3 (UTC+03:00)
Next change: Saturday, October 24, 2026 — clocks move back 1 hour (to GMT+2, UTC+02:00)
2026 DST Schedule
Spring Forward
March 27
GMT+2 (UTC+02:00) → GMT+3 (UTC+03:00)
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Fall Back
October 24
GMT+3 (UTC+03:00) → GMT+2 (UTC+02:00)
Clocks move back 1 hour
2027 DST Schedule
Spring Forward
March 26, 2027
GMT+2 (UTC+02:00) → GMT+3 (UTC+03:00)
Fall Back
October 30, 2027
GMT+3 (UTC+03:00) → GMT+2 (UTC+02:00)
Historical DST Dates
| Year | Spring Forward | Fall Back |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mar 24 | Oct 28 |
| 2024 | Mar 29 | Oct 26 |
| 2025 | Mar 28 | Oct 25 |
| 2026 | Mar 27 | Oct 24 |
Tips for the DST Transition
- 1Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by 15-20 minutes per day in the days leading up to the change.
- 2Set your clocks before going to bed the night before the transition.
- 3Use the extra hour in fall to catch up on rest — avoid staying up late.
- 4Check battery-powered clocks and manual devices, as they may not auto-update.
- 5Be cautious driving the Monday after spring forward, as fatigue-related accidents increase.
- 6Update any scheduled events, alarms, and reminders that may be affected.
UTC Offsets
- Standard
- UTC+02:00 (GMT+2)
- Daylight
- UTC+03:00 (GMT+3)
- IANA ID
- Asia/Jerusalem
Countries
- Israel
Major Cities
- Jerusalem
- Tel Aviv
- Haifa