Tel Aviv to Washington Time Difference
Washington is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv. When it's 04:34:16 PM in Tel Aviv, it's 09:34:16 AM in Washington.
How Many Hours Behind Is Washington From Tel Aviv?
Washington is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv. So Tel Aviv is 7 hours ahead of Washington looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Tel Aviv starts when it is already 2:00 AM in Washington. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Tel Aviv changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Tel Aviv and Washington
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Tel Aviv — that's 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Washington. That's a 1-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Tel Aviv only Washington only neither — hours shown along the strip are Tel Aviv local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Tel Aviv to see the exact equivalent in Washington.
Common Times Converted
Tel Aviv time on the left, Washington time on the right.
Tel Aviv to Washington: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Tel Aviv. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Tel Aviv | Washington | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Washington only |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Washington only |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Washington only |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Washington only |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Washington only |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Washington only |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Washington only |
Understanding the Tel Aviv – Washington Time Difference
Tel Aviv runs on Asia/Jerusalem, currently IDT (UTC+3:00). Washington runs on America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00). The gap of 7 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Tel Aviv adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 6 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Israel · Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Tel Aviv today
Washington today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and Washington?
Washington is currently 7 hours behind Tel Aviv. That gap becomes 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Tel Aviv changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Washington from Tel Aviv?
Washington is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv. Looking at it the other way, Tel Aviv is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What time is it in Washington when it is 9:00 AM in Tel Aviv?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tel Aviv, it is 2:00 AM in Washington.
Is Washington ahead of or behind Tel Aviv?
Washington is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv reaches each point in the day first, so Washington is still getting started while the Tel Aviv working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Tel Aviv and Washington?
Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM Tel Aviv time, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Washington. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Tel Aviv and Washington change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Tel Aviv and Washington in?
Tel Aviv uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone, currently IDT (UTC+3:00). Washington uses America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-4:00).