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Current Time in Haifa, Israel

Check the current local time in Haifa, Israel. Haifa uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, with IST (UTC +2:00) during standard time and IDT (UTC +3:00) during daylight saving time.

Haifa, Israel — Live Clock
7:06:36 AM
IDT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
DST ends: October 25, 2026

Haifa Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Jerusalem

Haifa, Israel

Current zone: IDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

IST

UTC +2:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

IDT

UTC +3:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Friday before April 1 / Last Sunday of October

About Haifa Time: IST & IDT

Haifa is located in Israel and uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Haifa overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Haifa aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Haifa vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +3:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Haifa in 123 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Haifa.

Other Cities in Asia/Jerusalem

These cities share the same time zone as Haifa — when it's 7:06:36 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Israel

Major cities in Israel — some may be in a different time zone than Haifa if the country spans multiple zones.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Haifa time

What time is it in Haifa right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Haifa, Israel, updated every second. Right now, Haifa is on IDT with a UTC offset of UTC +3:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Haifa in?

Haifa uses the Asia/Jerusalem timezone. Standard time is IST (UTC +2:00). During daylight saving time it switches to IDT (UTC +3:00). Currently Haifa is on IDT (UTC +3:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Haifa?

Haifa is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Haifa observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Haifa observes daylight saving time, switching between IST (UTC +2:00) and IDT (UTC +3:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Friday before April 1 and fall back on Last Sunday of October. Right now Haifa is using IDT.

Is Haifa on IST or IDT right now?

Right now Haifa is using IDT (UTC +3:00). It switches to IDT in summer and back to IST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Haifa from New York?

The best call window from New York to Haifa depends on the current offset. Haifa is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.