Geographic position of Bethlehem
Bethlehem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7049° N, 35.2038° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,529 km (2,193 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,489 km (4,032 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,548 km (8,418 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,334 km (2,072 mi) east
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem
With a population of 29,019, Bethlehem ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Palestinian Territory, out of 44 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bethlehem
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 45 km (28 mi) from Bethlehem.
Current local time at the airport is 21:01:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Bethlehem
Bethlehem uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Hebron. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- 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 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bethlehem
Business hours in Bethlehem (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 Bethlehem
Compare time in Bethlehem with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem follows the Asia/Hebron time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bethlehem at UTC+3.
What time is it in Bethlehem right now?
The current local time in Bethlehem is 21:01:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bethlehem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?
Bethlehem is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bethlehem?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Bethlehem, located about 45 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:01:19.
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