Geographic position of Ashkelon
Ashkelon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.6693° N, 34.5715° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,525 km (2,190 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,493 km (4,035 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,544 km (8,416 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,275 km (2,035 mi) east
Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon
With a population of 144,073, Ashkelon ranks as the 14th most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ashkelon
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 48 km (30 mi) from Ashkelon.
Current local time at the airport is 22:36:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Ashkelon
Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon
Business hours in Ashkelon (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 Ashkelon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ashkelon in?
Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon at UTC+3.
What time is it in Ashkelon right now?
The current local time in Ashkelon is 22:36:55 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ashkelon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon?
Ashkelon is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ashkelon?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Ashkelon, located about 48 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:36:55.
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