Current time in Israel

02:02:41
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Jerusalem
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Time zone of Israel

The time in Israel (Jerusalem) follows the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Israel
02:02:41
Brasília
21:02:41

How to call or schedule a meeting with Israel

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Israel; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time. Remember: because the location changes its clocks, these numbers shift by one hour twice a year.

Israel: sunrise today at 05:53 · sunset at 16:51 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Jerusalem (status disputed)
Continent
Asia
Area
20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi)
Population
about 7.4 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Languages
Hebrew, Arabic, English
Calling code
+972
Internet domain
.il

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Israel right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Israel?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because Israel changes its clocks during the year and Brazil does not, the gap shifts by one hour between summer and winter time.

What time zone is Israel in?

Israel follows Asia/Jerusalem, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Jerusalem.

Does Israel have daylight saving time?

Yes. Israel moves its clocks forward for part of the year, so the difference from Brasília changes twice a year. Always check the clock on this page before scheduling a call or meeting.

What is the best time to call Israel from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Israel).

What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem (status disputed). The country covers about 20,770 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Israel use?

The currency is the Israeli new shekel (ILS). To call from abroad, dial +972 before the number. Websites use the .il domain.