Offset
The time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Tel Aviv is 1 hour.
Frankfurt am Main (CEST) is behind Tel Aviv (IDT).
CEST: UTC+2
IDT: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Frankfurt am Main (10 AM–5 PM in Tel Aviv).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Frankfurt am Main (1:00 PM Tel Aviv).
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.
Germany
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Frankfurt am Main uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.
Tel Aviv uses Israel Time (IST, or IDT). To call Israel, dial +972.
Tel Aviv is approximately 1,850 miles southeast of Frankfurt am Main.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Frankfurt am Main | Tel Aviv | 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
Both Frankfurt am Main and Tel Aviv 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
- 5:19 AM
- Sunset
- 9:30 PM
- Day length
- 16h 11m
- Sunrise
- 5:36 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
- Day length
- 14h 9m
Daylight overlap: 13h 26m — 5:19 AM–6:45 PM in Frankfurt am Main (6:19 AM–7:45 PM in Tel Aviv). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Other cities in Israel Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- BER
- HAM
- LBC
- MUC
- CGN
- DUS
- FRA
- STR
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 9:00 am Frankfurt am Main is 10:00 am Tel Aviv.
- What is 12:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 12:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 1:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 12:30 pm Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 12:30 pm Frankfurt am Main is 1:30 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 2:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 2:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 3:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 5:00 pm Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 5:00 pm Frankfurt am Main is 6:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 11:30 pm Frankfurt am Main in Tel Aviv?
- 11:30 pm Frankfurt am Main is 12:30 am Tel Aviv, the next day.