Palestinian Territory time zone
Eastern European Time
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA: Asia/Gaza · UTC+3
Daylight saving time in Palestinian Territory
In effect now
Next change: Sat 24 Oct, clocks go back 1 hour (02:00 → 01:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Palestinian Territory today
Sunrise 06:34 · Sunset 18:28
Daylight 11h 54m · Solar noon 12:31
Time in Palestinian Territory vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Palestinian Territory |
|---|
| New York | Thu | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Thu | 10 hours behind |
| London | Thu | 2 hours behind |
| Paris | Thu | 1 hour behind |
| Dubai | Thu | 1 hour ahead |
| Mumbai | Thu | 2.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Fri | 5 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Fri | 7 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Thu | 1 hour behind |
| São Paulo | Thu | 6 hours behind |
| Chicago | Thu | 8 hours behind |
What time zone is Palestinian Territory in?
Palestinian Territory is on Eastern European Time (EEST, UTC+3). The IANA identifier is Asia/Gaza.
Does Palestinian Territory observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Palestinian Territory is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:
- Saturday 24 October 2026: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (EEST → EET)
- Saturday 27 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (EET → EEST)
- Saturday 30 October 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (EEST → EET)
October 2026 calendar for Palestinian Territory
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
Upcoming public holidays in Palestinian Territory
- Sun 15 Nov Independence Day
- Fri 25 Dec Catholic Christmas Day
- Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day
- Tue 5 Jan Isra' and Mi'raj
- Thu 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas Day
- Mon 8 Mar International Women's Day
Frequently asked questions about Palestinian Territory
What time zone is Palestinian Territory in?
Eastern European Time (EEST), UTC+3; IANA zone Asia/Gaza.
When do the clocks change in Palestinian Territory?
Next on Saturday 24 October 2026, when clocks go back from 02:00 to 01:00.