Geographic position of Ashdod
Ashdod is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7921° N, 34.6497° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,539 km (2,199 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,480 km (4,026 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,558 km (8,425 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,278 km (2,037 mi) east
Ashdod lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Ashdod
With a population of 226,838, Ashdod ranks as the 8th most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ashdod
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 33 km (21 mi) from Ashdod.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Ashdod
Ashdod uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Jerusalem. The current local offset is UTC+3 / IDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / IST to UTC+3 / IDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / IDT to UTC+2 / IST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Ashdod
Business hours in Ashdod (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ashdod
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ashdod in?
Ashdod follows the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ashdod at UTC+3.
What time is it in Ashdod right now?
The current local time in Ashdod is 22:35:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ashdod observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ashdod is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ashdod?
Ashdod is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ashdod?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Ashdod, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
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