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Ongoing Story· Day 54

Israel to Switch to Winter Time in October, Affecting Daylight Hours

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West Bank and Israel Switch to Winter Time

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Winter time commenced in the West Bank on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with clocks set back one hour. Israel followed suit on Sunday, October 25, 2026, also moving clocks back one hour. Both regions will return to daylight saving time on March 26, 2027.

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  • Winter time began in the West Bank on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
  • Israel switched to winter time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
  • Clocks were set back one hour in both regions.
  • The Palestinian Council of Ministers made the decision for the West Bank.
  • The Israeli Ministry of Interior announced the change for Israel.
  • Daylight saving time will resume on March 26, 2027.
West Bank and Israel Switch to Winter Time
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Winter time began in the West Bank on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when clocks were set back 60 minutes at 2:00 AM, following a decision by the Palestinian Council of Ministers. Israel's switch to winter time commenced on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The Israeli Ministry of Interior announced that clocks would be moved back one hour at 2:00 AM Sunday morning, making it 1:00 AM. Both regions will revert to daylight saving time on March 26, 2027.

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