Current Time in Jaffa
About Jaffa
Jaffa is located in Israel, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 100,000. It runs on Asia/Jerusalem time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Jaffa observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryIsrael
- Population100,000
- Latitude32.0504°
- Longitude34.7522°
- Time zoneAsia/Jerusalem
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Jaffa Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Jaffa's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Jaffa
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Jaffa observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Friday, March 27, 2026 (to IDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to IST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Jaffa
What time zone is Jaffa in?
Jaffa, Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone. It is currently on IDT (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Jaffa observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Jaffa observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to IST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jaffa today?
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:13 PM in Jaffa today, giving 11h 32m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Jaffa and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Jaffa right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Jaffa?
Jaffa is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.