Current Time in Ashkelon, Israel 🇮🇱
Lat/Long:
31.67° N,
34.57° E
Population: 144,073
Country:
🇮🇱
Israel
IANA Timezone:
Asia/Jerusalem
UTC Offset:
+02:00
Timezone:
IST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: IDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel:
IST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Israel:
IDT
Time in Ashkelon — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Ashkelon's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Ashkelon right now?
The current local time in Ashkelon, Israel is 08:19 (Saturday, June 06, 2026). Ashkelon observes the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, which is UTC+3 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Ashkelon use?
Ashkelon uses Asia/Jerusalem, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Ashkelon.
Does Ashkelon observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Ashkelon currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Asia/Jerusalem time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Ashkelon?
Right now Ashkelon is at UTC+3. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Ashkelon observes DST.
When does the day change in Ashkelon?
Midnight in Ashkelon occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Asia/Jerusalem zone. Since Ashkelon is at UTC+3, the date here is ahead of UTC by 3 hours.