Offset
The time difference between Washington and Tel Aviv is 7 hours.
Washington (EDT) is behind Tel Aviv (IDT).
EDT: UTC-4
IDT: UTC+3
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Washington (4 PM–5 PM in Tel Aviv).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Washington (4:00 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.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Washington uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Tel Aviv uses Israel Time (IST, or IDT). To call Israel, dial +972.
Tel Aviv is approximately 5,850 miles northeast of Washington.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Washington | Tel Aviv | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Washington: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Tel Aviv: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Washington and Tel Aviv differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:31 PM
- Day length
- 14h 46m
- Sunrise
- 5:36 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
- Day length
- 14h 9m
Daylight overlap: 7h 1m — 5:44 AM–12:45 PM in Washington (12:44 PM–7:45 PM in Tel Aviv). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
Other cities in Israel Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Israel Time
- TLV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 9:00 am Washington is 4:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 12:00 pm Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 12:00 pm Washington is 7:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 12:30 pm Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 12:30 pm Washington is 7:30 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 2:00 pm Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 2:00 pm Washington is 9:00 pm Tel Aviv.
- What is 5:00 pm Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 5:00 pm Washington is 12:00 am Tel Aviv, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Washington in Tel Aviv?
- 11:30 pm Washington is 6:30 am Tel Aviv, the next day.