Offset
The time difference between Central Africa Time and Israel Time is 1 hour.
Central Africa Time (CAT) is behind Israel Time (IDT).
CAT: UTC+2
IDT: UTC+3
Israel Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Central Africa Time is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Central Africa Time (10 AM–5 PM in Israel Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Central Africa Time (1:00 PM Israel Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Note: the working week in Israel runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
About these zones
Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
Israel Time is approximately 3,450 miles north of Central Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CAT | IST-ISRAEL | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Israel Time observes daylight saving time; Central Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Israel Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from IDT to IST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
- Sunrise
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
Daylight overlap: 11h 6m — 6:22 AM–5:28 PM in Central Africa Time (7:22 AM–6:28 PM in Israel Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central Africa Time
Cities in Israel Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Africa Time
- HRE
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 9:00 am CAT is 10:00 am IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:00 pm CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:00 pm CAT is 1:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:30 pm CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:30 pm CAT is 1:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 2:00 pm CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 2:00 pm CAT is 3:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 5:00 pm CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 5:00 pm CAT is 6:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 11:30 pm CAT in IST-ISRAEL?
- 11:30 pm CAT is 12:30 am IST-ISRAEL, the next day.