Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Clocks Fall Back One Hour
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel is switching to winter time overnight, moving clocks back one hour from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM. This change ends daylight saving time for 2026, resulting in earlier sunsets and sunrises. Most digital devices will update automatically, but manual adjustments are needed for older clocks and appliances. Winter time will last until March 26, 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel switches to winter time overnight, moving clocks back one hour.
- The change occurs at 2:00 AM, reverting to 1:00 AM, ending daylight saving time.
- Sunsets and darkness will arrive an hour earlier, while sunrises will also be earlier.
- Most digital devices update automatically, but manual adjustments are needed for some clocks.
- Winter time will be in effect until March 26, 2027.
Israel will transition to winter time overnight between Saturday and Sunday, with clocks set back one hour at 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM. This change marks the end of daylight saving time for 2026. While the shift provides an extra hour of sleep, sunsets and darkness will occur an hour earlier according to the clock, though sunrises will also be earlier. Most smartphones, computers, and smartwatches will automatically adjust to winter time if automatic date and time updates are enabled. However, wall clocks, wristwatches, and non-networked appliances will require manual adjustment. Passengers flying out of Israel are advised to ensure their devices are updated to the new time and to verify flight details with their airlines, as no flights scheduled before 1:20 AM will be affected. Winter time will remain in effect for approximately five months, concluding on Friday, March 26, 2027, when daylight saving time will resume, and clocks will advance one hour at 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
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