Geographic position of Rishon LeTsiyyon
Rishon LeTsiyyon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.9710° N, 34.7894° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,559 km (2,211 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,460 km (4,014 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,578 km (8,437 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,285 km (2,041 mi) east
Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
With a population of 258,535, Rishon LeTsiyyon ranks as the 5th most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rishon LeTsiyyon
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport serving Rishon LeTsiyyon directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:36:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Rishon LeTsiyyon
Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
Business hours in Rishon LeTsiyyon (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 Rishon LeTsiyyon
Compare time in Rishon LeTsiyyon with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rishon LeTsiyyon in?
Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon at UTC+3.
What time is it in Rishon LeTsiyyon right now?
The current local time in Rishon LeTsiyyon is 22:36:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rishon LeTsiyyon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rishon LeTsiyyon 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 Rishon LeTsiyyon?
Rishon LeTsiyyon is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rishon LeTsiyyon?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the airport serving Rishon LeTsiyyon. The current local time at the airport is 22:36:50.
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