Current local time in Bet ShemeshJerusalem, Israel
––:––
Asia/JerusalemUTC+2 / UTC+3
Bet Shemesh keeps Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Daylight saving time in Bet Shemesh
Bet Shemesh changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3
Cities on the same time as Bet Shemesh
These places show the same clock as Bet Shemesh every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Israel
Bet Shemesh time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- UTC offset
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+2
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Jerusalem
- Coordinates
- 31.73°, 34.99°
- Population
- 124,957
- Local date
- —
Sunrise and sunset in Bet Shemesh today
Computed from Bet Shemesh's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
- —
- Sunset
- —
- Solar noon
- —
- Day length
- —
- Civil dawn
- —
- Civil dusk
- —
- Golden hour ends
- —
- Golden hour begins
- —
Bet Shemesh time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Bet Shemesh is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 7h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 2h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 1h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 8h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Bet Shemesh time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Bet Shemesh right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Bet Shemesh, updated every second from your device's clock. Bet Shemesh keeps Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer.
- What time zone is Bet Shemesh in?
- Bet Shemesh is in the IANA time zone Asia/Jerusalem: Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer.
- Does Bet Shemesh observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+2; Fri, Mar 26, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3.
- Which cities share Bet Shemesh's time?
- Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, West Jerusalem keep the same clock as Bet Shemesh all year.
Planning something with Bet Shemesh?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Bet Shemesh and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Bet Shemesh into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Bet Shemesh offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Asia/Jerusalem time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Israel
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut, Modiin Ilit, Jerusalem, West Jerusalem, Ramla, Reẖovot, Lod, Kiryat Gat, Ness Ziona, Yavné