Offset
There is no time difference between Eastern European Time and Israel Time.
Eastern European Time (EEST) is currently the same time as Israel Time (IDT).
EEST: UTC+3
IDT: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Eastern European Time (9 AM–5 PM in Israel Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Eastern European 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.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Finland
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- May DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Midsummer EveFri, Jun 19
- Midsummer DaySat, Jun 20
- All Saints' DaySat, Oct 31
- Independence DaySun, Dec 6
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Eastern European Time is also known as EET, or EEST. To call Finland, dial +358.
Israel Time is also known as IST, or IDT. To call Israel, dial +972.
Israel Time is approximately 2,000 miles south of Eastern European Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EET | IST-ISRAEL | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Eastern European Time and Israel Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:04 AM
- Sunset
- 10:36 PM
- Day length
- 18h 32m
- Sunrise
- 5:35 AM
- Sunset
- 7:42 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
Daylight overlap: 14h 8m — 5:35 AM–7:42 PM in Eastern European Time (5:35 AM–7:42 PM in Israel Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Eastern European Time
Cities in Israel Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern European Time
- HEL
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 9:00 am EET is 9:00 am IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:00 pm EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:00 pm EET is 12:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 12:30 pm EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 12:30 pm EET is 12:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 2:00 pm EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 2:00 pm EET is 2:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 5:00 pm EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 5:00 pm EET is 5:00 pm IST-ISRAEL.
- What is 11:30 pm EET in IST-ISRAEL?
- 11:30 pm EET is 11:30 pm IST-ISRAEL.