Israel Standard Time (IST)

Israel Standard Time (IST) operates at UTC+2 hours during the winter months and shifts to Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in the summer. Sometimes simply called "Israeli Time," IST is the official time zone across Israel, providing a clear and consistent time standard for the country outside of daylight saving periods.

Importance and Global Use of IST

IST is vital for managing Israel's daily life, government operations, and business activities. A stable time standard supports reliable scheduling in transportation, education, and key industries such as technology, tourism, and agriculture, helping maintain efficient national coordination throughout the winter months.

Globally, Israel Standard Time plays an important role in connecting Israel with Europe, the Middle East, and other international partners. Its UTC+2 offset allows easier alignment for trade, travel, and diplomatic relations, strengthening Israel's position in global and regional cooperation.

Where and When IST is used worldwide

Other Time Zones in UTC +2

Other time zones share the same offset as Israel Standard Time (IST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.

• Central Africa Time – CAT
• Central European Summer Time – CEST
• Eastern European Time – EET
• South Africa Standard Time – SAST