Geographic position of Lod
Lod is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.9467° N, 34.8903° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,556 km (2,210 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,462 km (4,015 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,575 km (8,435 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,296 km (2,048 mi) east
Lod 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 Lod
With a population of 77,223, Lod ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lod
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport serving Lod directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Lod
Lod 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 Lod
Business hours in Lod (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 Lod
Compare time in Lod with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lod in?
Lod 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 Lod at UTC+3.
What time is it in Lod right now?
The current local time in Lod is 22:35:59 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lod observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lod 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 Lod?
Lod is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lod?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the airport serving Lod. The current local time at the airport is 22:35:59.
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