Geographic position of Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.0809° N, 34.7806° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,571 km (2,219 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,448 km (4,007 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,590 km (8,444 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,281 km (2,039 mi) east
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv
With a population of 432,892, Tel Aviv ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Israel, out of 106 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport serving Tel Aviv directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:38:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv
Business hours in Tel Aviv (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 Tel Aviv
Compare time in Tel Aviv with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tel Aviv in?
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv at UTC+3.
What time is it in Tel Aviv right now?
The current local time in Tel Aviv is 22:38:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tel Aviv?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the airport serving Tel Aviv. The current local time at the airport is 22:38:58.
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