Time zone · Asia
IDT
Israel Daylight Time
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) keeps Israel's clocks at UTC+03:00 during the warmer months, giving evenings extra light for work, travel, and daily life. The shift back to standard time happens each autumn, so schedules stay aligned with the sun year-round.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Current offset
UTC+03:00
Daylight · IDT
Daylight saving
Active
Reverts 25 Oct 2026
IANA zones
1
1 observe DST, 0 don't
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About IDT
Standard time, with a summer shift.
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) keeps Israel's clocks at UTC+03:00 during the warmer months, giving evenings extra light for work, travel, and daily life. The shift back to standard time happens each autumn, so schedules stay aligned with the sun year-round.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to IDT.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on IDT
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+03:00
Where IDT is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+03:00
Other zones at UTC+03:00 right now.
These named zones share IDT's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about IDT, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- When does Israel switch to and from daylight saving time?
- Israel typically moves to IDT in late March and returns to standard time in late October, though exact dates can vary slightly from year to year.
- Is Israel always on daylight saving time?
- No. Israel uses standard time (UTC+02:00) in winter and switches to IDT (UTC+03:00) in summer to make better use of daylight.
- Which time zone represents IDT?
- The Asia/Jerusalem time zone in Israel is the main representative of IDT.
- How does IDT affect daily life in Israel?
- IDT extends evening daylight, which influences work hours, school schedules, and social activities during the summer months.
- Do all parts of Israel follow IDT?
- Yes, the entire country observes IDT when daylight saving is in effect.
- Why does Israel use daylight saving time?
- Israel uses IDT to align waking hours more closely with daylight, especially in summer when days are longer.
- How does IDT compare to neighboring regions?
- IDT (UTC+03:00) often matches or is close to the summer time used in nearby countries, making cross-border coordination easier.
- When is IDT currently active?
- IDT is active from late March until late October, after which Israel returns to standard time.
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