
Thunderstorms and lightning outside? Tonight (Friday night) - the 30th of Nisan 5786 - March 27 - Israel switches to daylight saving time.
In accordance with the Time Determination Law, daylight saving time begins each year on the last Friday of March.
And so, at 2:00 AM the clocks will move forward to 3:00 AM. - And we will lose an hour of sleep.
Daylight Saving Time 2026 will end on Saturday night, beginning on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Our smartphones, iPhone and Android, have been updated automatically in recent years, and there is no need to configure them yourself.
The Ministry of the Interior says: "The transition to daylight saving time marks the beginning of a new period each year. Especially in these complex days, the extra hour of light at the end of the day gives us a little breathing space. The transition to daylight saving time also reminds us of the ability to renew ourselves and look forward in hope for quieter and better days.".