Seattle to Tel Aviv Time Difference
Tel Aviv is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. When it's 05:55:53 AM in Seattle, it's 03:55:53 PM in Tel Aviv.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Tel Aviv From Seattle?
Tel Aviv is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. So Seattle is 10 hours behind Tel Aviv looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Seattle starts when it is already 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 9 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Tel Aviv changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seattle and Tel Aviv
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seattle and Tel Aviv never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Seattle, which is 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
both at work Seattle only Tel Aviv only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seattle local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seattle to see the exact equivalent in Tel Aviv.
Common Times Converted
Seattle time on the left, Tel Aviv time on the right.
Seattle to Tel Aviv: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seattle. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seattle | Tel Aviv | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Tel Aviv only |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Tel Aviv only |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Tel Aviv only |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Tel Aviv only |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Tel Aviv only |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Tel Aviv only |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM next day | Tel Aviv only |
Understanding the Seattle – Tel Aviv Time Difference
Seattle runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Tel Aviv runs on Asia/Jerusalem, currently IDT (UTC+3:00). The gap of 10 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 9 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States · Daylight Saving Time in Israel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is currently 10 hours ahead of Seattle. That gap becomes 9 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Tel Aviv changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Tel Aviv from Seattle?
Tel Aviv is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Looking at it the other way, Seattle is 10 hours behind Tel Aviv.
What time is it in Tel Aviv when it is 9:00 AM in Seattle?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 7:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Is Tel Aviv ahead of or behind Seattle?
Tel Aviv is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Tel Aviv reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Seattle is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Seattle and Tel Aviv?
Standard business hours in Seattle and Tel Aviv do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Seattle, which is 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Tel Aviv 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 9 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Seattle and Tel Aviv in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Tel Aviv uses Asia/Jerusalem, currently IDT (UTC+3:00).