Israel Shifts to Winter Time October 25th, Ending Daylight Saving

Israel will transition to winter time on the night of Saturday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 AM. Clocks will be turned back one hour to 1:00 AM, effectively adding an hour of sleep for most.

This change marks the end of daylight saving time, bringing earlier sunsets and darkness in the late afternoon. The switch will be in effect for 152 days.

Most smartphones and smart devices automatically adjust to the time change through network providers. However, users are advised to verify their device settings to prevent errors. For Android devices, this involves checking "Automatic date and time" and "Automatic time zone" under General Management > Date and Time. For iPhones (iOS), users should ensure "Set Automatically" is enabled and the time zone is set to Jerusalem under General > Date & Time.

Manual adjustment will be necessary for non-network-connected devices such as wall clocks, alarm clocks, and appliances with clocks.

Winter time will conclude on the night of Thursday, March 26, 2027, when daylight saving time will resume.