Current Time in Tel Aviv, Israel
תֵּל אָבִיב
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Dialling: +972
City Details
Tel Aviv
תֵּל אָבִיב
Lat: 32.0853° N
Long: 34.7818° E
Population: 450,000
Time Zone
Asia/Tel_Aviv
GMT+3
Public Holidays
No public holidays on record for this country
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city proper and its undisputed economic and cultural capital, with 476,000 residents in the municipality and approximately 4.2 million in Gush Dan, the wider metropolitan area, as of 2025. Ranked the world's 15th most important tech hub by StartupBlink, it has the highest concentration of startups per capita of any city on Earth outside Silicon Valley and has been called 'Silicon Wadi'. The White City — a collection of over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings — is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Administrative Region
Tel Aviv District (Gush Dan metropolitan area)
IL-TA
Local Currency
₪
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.il
- ISO CodeIL-TA
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Founded on 11 April 1909 when 66 Jewish families gathered on the sand dunes north of Jaffa to allocate plots by lottery. The name means 'Hill of Spring' in Hebrew, taken from Theodor Herzl's Zionist novel Altneuland. The city was explicitly founded as a modern Jewish urban settlement adjacent to the ancient Arab port of Jaffa. Following Israel's independence on 14 May 1948, Tel Aviv-Yafo merged with Jaffa in 1950.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /White City Bauhaus architecture (UNESCO)
- /Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) — the city's main street market
- /Jaffa (Yafo) Old City and clock tower
- /Rothschild Boulevard — café culture and architecture
- /Tel Aviv Museum of Art
🎒 Visitor Tip
The light rail (Red and Green Lines) and bus network cover the city, though Tel Aviv is very walkable along the beachfront. The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) on a Friday morning is the best sensory introduction to the city. Rothschild Boulevard is the heart of the Bauhaus White City and an excellent evening walk. Jaffa Old City is 30 minutes south on foot or by bus and is architecturally and historically fascinating. The Mediterranean beaches are free, clean and swimmable from April to November.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on low coastal dunes along the eastern Mediterranean shore. The terrain is almost entirely flat — 0 to 30m above sea level — with the city running 15km along the coast. The Yarkon River forms the northern boundary. The sand dune landscape was stabilised and built over in the early 20th century. No significant hills; the Sharon Plain extends eastward from the coast.
Climate Stats
Hot semi-arid / Mediterranean (Köppen BSh/Csa border)
Avg Summer
28°C
Avg Winter
13°C
Annual Rainfall
530 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Tel Aviv
What timezone is Tel Aviv in?↓
Tel Aviv is in the Asia/Tel_Aviv time zone (Asia/Tel_Aviv), currently UTCGMT+3.
Does Israel observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Israel does not observe daylight saving time. Tel Aviv stays on IST/IDT (UTCGMT+3) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is IST/IDT?↓
IST/IDT stands for Asia/Tel_Aviv. It is UTCGMT+3 and is the standard time used in Israel.
How many hours ahead is Tel Aviv compared to London?↓
Tel Aviv is 3 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and New York?↓
Tel Aviv is 8 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Tel Aviv?↓
The time displayed for Tel Aviv is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+3 mean for Tel Aviv?↓
UTCGMT+3 means Tel Aviv is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Tel Aviv?↓
Standard business hours in Tel Aviv are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST/IDT (UTCGMT+3). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Israel national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Tel Aviv and London?↓
Tel Aviv is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.