Geographic position of Bet Shemesh
Bet Shemesh is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7307° N, 34.9929° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,532 km (2,195 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,487 km (4,031 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,551 km (8,420 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,313 km (2,059 mi) east
Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh
With a population of 124,957, Bet Shemesh ranks as the 16th most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bet Shemesh
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 33 km (20 mi) from Bet Shemesh.
Current local time at the airport is 22:40:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Bet Shemesh
Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh
Business hours in Bet Shemesh (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 Bet Shemesh
Compare time in Bet Shemesh with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bet Shemesh in?
Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh at UTC+3.
What time is it in Bet Shemesh right now?
The current local time in Bet Shemesh is 22:40:11 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bet Shemesh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh?
Bet Shemesh is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bet Shemesh?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Bet Shemesh, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:40:11.
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