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Time Difference: Berlin to Tel Aviv

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇮🇱Tel AvivUTC+2
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, May 28
🇮🇱
Tel Aviv, Israel
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
1 hour
Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Tel Aviv timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Tel Aviv (Israel) uses Asia/Jerusalem at UTC+2. This means Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Tel Aviv

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in Berlin, which is 10am5pm in Tel Aviv. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinTel AvivStatus
6am7amBerlin early, Tel Aviv early
7am8amBerlin early, Tel Aviv early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmBerlin evening, Tel Aviv evening
6pm7pmBerlin evening, Tel Aviv evening
7pm8pmBerlin evening, Tel Aviv evening
8pm9pmBerlin evening, Tel Aviv evening
9pm10pmBerlin evening, Tel Aviv late evening
10pm11pmBerlin late evening, Tel Aviv late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Tel Aviv

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 1 hour behind temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 27 Mar 29Difference temporarily 2 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 Oct 25Difference temporarily the same time.

Berlin transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Tel Aviv transitions on March 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026.

Distance between Berlin and Tel Aviv

Great-circle distance
2,850 km
Direct flight time
~4h 21m

Berlin and Tel Aviv are 2,850 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Tel Aviv?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Tel Aviv.
Is Berlin ahead of Tel Aviv?
No. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Tel Aviv.
What time is it in Tel Aviv when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 10am in Tel Aviv.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Tel Aviv?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Berlin, which is 10am–5pm in Tel Aviv. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Tel Aviv observe daylight saving time?
Berlin and Tel Aviv both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Berlin and Tel Aviv?
Berlin and Tel Aviv are 2,850 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 21 minutes.