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Time in Bet Shemesh

11:08:52

AM

Friday, June 12, 2026

Timezone in Bet Shemesh

Israel Time (IT)

IANA identifier: Asia/Jerusalem
CURRENTLY ACTIVE
IDT
Israel Daylight Time
UTC+3
DURING WINTER
IST
Israel Standard Time
UTC+2

Time Difference

Currently, time in Bet Shemesh is 7 hours ahead of your location (Columbus)

Daylight in Bet Shemesh today

Sunrise
5:35AM
Sunset
7:44PM
Daylight
14h 8m

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Bet Shemesh

Clock forward
DST started March 27, 2026 (clocks moved forward 1 hour) Switched from IST (UTC+2) to IDT (UTC+3)
Clock backward
DST ends October 25, 2026 (clocks move backward 1 hour) Will switch from IDT (UTC+3) to IST (UTC+2)
Next Time Change
Calculating...
Turn clocks
1 hour backward
On
Sunday, October 25, 2026
At
02:0001:00
DST Schedule (Recent & Upcoming Years)
Year DST Start (Spring Forward) DST End (Fall Back)
2025Mar 28, 2025, 02:00Oct 26, 2025, 02:00
2026Mar 27, 2026, 02:00Oct 25, 2026, 02:00
2027Mar 26, 2027, 02:00Oct 31, 2027, 02:00
2028Mar 24, 2028, 02:00Oct 29, 2028, 02:00
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What is UTC?

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the world’s primary time standard. All time zones are defined by how many hours they are ahead of (+) or behind (–) UTC. In many places, this offset changes twice a year because of Daylight Saving Time (DST). For example, Bet Shemesh is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer. UTC is computed by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) using data from about 450 atomic clocks in 85 national laboratories worldwide.

Why use UTC offsets instead of just timezone names?

UTC offsets are unambiguous. Time zone abbreviations like “EST” or “CST” are not, because they are used in multiple unrelated regions. For example:

  • “Eastern Time” exists in both North America (UTC-5/UTC-4) and Australia (UTC+10/UTC+11).
  • “CST” can mean U.S. Central Standard Time, China Standard Time, Cuba Standard Time, and more.
A UTC offset always indicates a clear, fixed relationship to UTC.

What is the difference between GMT and UTC?

For most everyday purposes, GMT and UTC are the same, since both represent UTC+0. The difference is technical:

  • GMT is the older term, based on the average solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
  • UTC is the current global standard, introduced in 1972. It is based on atomic clocks, making it more precise.

What is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is when clocks are moved forward by one hour in spring ("spring forward") and moved back by one hour in fall ("fall back"). The purpose is to extend evening daylight. During DST, a location may use a different time zone name and a different UTC offset. For example, Bet Shemesh switches from IST (UTC+2) in winter to IDT (UTC+3) in summer. Not all places observe DST. Some regions, such as most of Arizona and Hawaii in the United States, stay on the same time all year.

Does Bet Shemesh observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Clocks move forward on the fourth Friday in March at 3:00 AM, and move back on the fourth Sunday in October at 1:00 AM.

What time zone is Bet Shemesh in?

Bet Shemesh is in the Israel Standard Time (IT).

What is the difference between IST and IDT?

These are the two seasonal versions of Israel Standard Time:

  • IST (UTC+2), which stands for " Israel Standard Time," is used in winter.
  • IDT (UTC+3), which stands for "Israel Daylight Time," is used in summer.

What is an IANA time zone identifier?

IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) time zone identifiers are the official, permanent names used by computers to handle time correctly, including DST rules. They use the format Continent/City, such as America/New_York or Europe/London . These identifiers ensure that devices automatically use the correct offset and DST transitions for each region.

The IANA time zone identifier for Bet Shemesh is Asia/Jerusalem .