Clock Change in Israel 2026 🇮🇱
Clocks in Israel next go back one hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 02:00 local time (02:00 → 01:00). Israel is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 27 March – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 25 October — 1 hour behind.
Clock change dates in Israel
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| JerusalemJerusalem · Asia/Jerusalem | 27 March 02:00→03:00 25 October 02:00→01:00 | 26 March 02:00→03:00 31 October 02:00→01:00 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Israel is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 27 March – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 25 October — 1 hour behind.
Frequently asked questions
When do the clocks next change in Israel?
On Sunday, 25 October 2026: at 02:00 local time clocks go back one hour to 01:00.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Israel?
Israel is usually on the same time as Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 27 March – 29 March — 1 hour ahead; 25 October – 25 October — 1 hour behind.
What time is it in Israel now?
See the "Current time in Israel" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.