Winter time in Israel occurs at times when there are fewer hours of the day than at night, and it is adjusted for inactivity at night compared to daytime. Start and end dates are determined in accordance with the provisions of the law.
The purpose of the article is to provide an explanation on the subject.
What is winter time?
Winter time, and in particular winter time in Israel, is the time in Israel during the winter period, depending on the adjusted universe time (UTC). According to the law, in Israel, there is an obligation to introduce 2 times (clocks) which are winter time and summer time (daylight saving time).
Winter time is the official time in Israel, which is the default time and is adapted to activity during this period. In the summer months, we switch to summer time, then in the winter months, we go back to winter time.
Time in Israel is based on Coordinated Universal Time – UTC (INPL). That is, the accepted time base in the world for matters related to law and justice, as well as for international coordination, is based on the rate of the atomic time change, while adapting to the motion of the earth.
Winter time in Israel precedes the coordinated universe time by 2 hours, which means that the time in Israel in winter is UTC+2.
Winter time dates
The law in Israel determines when winter time begins (when we switch to it) and when it ends and we switch to summer time.
By definition, winter time in Israel is the official time in Israel, and it applies on days of the year, except for days of summer time. That is, winter time applies between the last Sunday in October at 02:00 and the Friday before the last Sunday in March at 02:00.
The following are the dates by years in Israel:
| Year | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Winter time 2025 | Sunday 26.10.2025 at 02:00 | Friday 27.03.2026 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2024 | Sunday 27.10.2024 at 02:00 | Friday 28.03.2025 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2023 | Sunday 29.10.2023 at 02:00 | Friday 29.03.2024 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2022 | Sunday 30.10.2022 at 02:00 | Friday 24.03.2023 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2021 | Sunday 31.10.2021 at 02:00 | Friday 25.03.2022 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2020 | Sunday 25.10.2020 at 02:00 | Friday 26.03.2021 at 02:00 |
| Winter time 2019 | Sunday 27.10.2019 at 02:00 | Friday 27.03.2020 at 02:00 |
Switching to winter time
Time in Israel in relation to the coordinated time of the universe, based on winter time (UTC+2). Thus, when there is winter time, one has to switch back to it from summer time (daylight saving time) which is UTC+3.
At times when it is winter time, the time is one hour late compared to summer time and therefore move to a universal time which is UTC+2.
In other words, at the time of switching and switching from summer time to winter time – the time moves one hour back. That is, from 02:00 to 01:00.
More info
- Many digital devices that are connected to the network (Internet) usually switch to this watch automatically without the need for any action.
- For mobile and communication devices, make sure that the time is set according to the communication network of the mobile operator, to switch automatically to this clock (usually, found in the device settings).
- Summer time (daylight saving time) in Israel.
Other languages
- Hebrew – שעון חורף
- Russian – Зимнее время в Израиле