Israel Airport Authority Warns of Winter Time Change Confusion
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
Clocks will move back one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 25th, potentially causing confusion for late-night and early-morning flights. Passengers are urged to verify their departure times, especially for flights after the time change, and to ensure their devices are updated.
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- Clocks will shift back one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, to 1:00 AM.
- Flights departing before 1:20 AM on Sunday are unaffected by the time change.
- Passengers on flights after the time change must confirm their departure times reflect the new winter hour.
- Travelers are advised to double-check device settings and airline schedules to prevent confusion.
- The time change coincides with the start of the international aviation winter season.
The clock change will occur at 2:00 AM on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, when clocks will be set back one hour to 1:00 AM. The authority urges passengers to verify their updated departure times to prevent confusion and potential lateness.
Flights scheduled to depart before 1:20 AM will not be affected by the time change and will maintain their original departure times. However, passengers on flights departing after the switch are advised to ensure their watches and devices reflect the new winter time. This adjustment is part of Israel's annual transition to winter time, mandated by law, which involves moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM, causing 1:00 AM to appear twice in the early morning hours.
Travelers with late-night or early-morning Sunday flights are particularly urged to pay attention. For example, a flight originally scheduled for 1:00 AM before the time change will proceed as planned. Conversely, those with flights after the change must confirm they are using the adjusted winter time. Potential confusion can arise from manual timekeeping, reliance on non-automatic watches, or incorrect time zone settings on personal devices.
While most smartphones automatically update time zones, the Airports Authority recommends users double-check their device settings to ensure accuracy. Passengers should also factor in travel time to the airport, security checks, baggage drop, and border control. It is advised to confirm flight details directly with the airline's website or app and prepare for arrival accordingly.
The transition to winter time coincides with the start of the international aviation winter season on October 25th, which runs until March 2027. Many airlines adjust their schedules during this period based on seasonal demand and operational decisions. While most European countries will also switch to winter time on October 25th, the US will change on November 1st, and other countries may not change at all, potentially altering time differences for travelers with connecting flights or pre-arranged services.
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