Geographic position of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.7690° N, 35.2163° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,537 km (2,198 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,482 km (4,028 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,555 km (8,423 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,333 km (2,071 mi) east
Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem
With a population of 971,800, Jerusalem ranks as the 1st most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Jerusalem
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 41 km (26 mi) from Jerusalem.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Jerusalem
Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem
Business hours in Jerusalem (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 Jerusalem
Compare time in Jerusalem with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Israel
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem at UTC+3.
What time is it in Jerusalem right now?
The current local time in Jerusalem is 22:35:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jerusalem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jerusalem?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Jerusalem, located about 41 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:48.
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