Current time in Jerusalem
Local time in Jerusalem
The time in Jerusalem is 2 hours ahead of UTC and 8 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Jerusalem is Israel Standard Time (IST). Jerusalem is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Jerusalem starts at March 26, 2026.
Details for the time in Jerusalem
| Current time | 5:38 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Israel Standard Time (IST)
DST: Israel Daylight Time (IDT) |
| IANA time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Your time difference | 8 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+2 2 hours ahead of UTC |
Jerusalem Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Jerusalem uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Jerusalem.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 26, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |