Current time in Gaza
Local time in Gaza
The time in Gaza is 2 hours ahead of UTC and 8 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Gaza is Eastern European Time (EET). Gaza is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Gaza starts at March 27, 2026.
Details for the time in Gaza
| Current time | 12:40 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern European Time (EET)
DST: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| IANA time zone | Asia/Gaza |
| Your time difference | 8 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+2 2 hours ahead of UTC |
Gaza Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Gaza uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Gaza.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 24, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 27, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 23, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |