Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend
Israel will switch to winter time this coming Saturday night, October 25, 2026, by setting clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM. The change will result in earlier Shabbat times and will last for about five months. While most digital devices will update automatically, manual adjustments will be needed for analog clocks and some appliances.
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- Israel switches to winter time on Saturday night, October 25, 2026.
- Clocks will be set back one hour from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
- The change grants an extra hour of sleep and lasts for five months.
- Shabbat will begin and end earlier starting next week.
- Most digital devices update automatically, but manual adjustments are needed for analog clocks.
Israel will officially transition to winter time on the night between Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 2026. At 2:00 AM, clocks will be turned back one hour to 1:00 AM, granting an extra hour of sleep. This change marks the beginning of winter time, which will last for approximately five months.
The return to winter time will affect the timing of Shabbat. Starting next week, Shabbat will begin significantly earlier in the afternoon, with its conclusion around 5:30 PM, depending on the region. Residents are advised to prepare for earlier Friday evenings.
Most smartphones, computers, and smartwatches will automatically update to the new time, provided automatic date and time settings are enabled. However, manual adjustment will be necessary for wall clocks, analog alarm clocks, and household appliances such as microwaves and ovens.
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