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UTC to IDT Converter

IDT is 3 hours ahead of UTC. This converter turns any Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time into Israel Daylight Time (IDT) — just click the time or date to change it.

IDT is 3 hours ahead of UTC
From
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:53:54 PM UTC

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:53:54 PM IDT

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Daylight saving notes

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Daylight Time (IDT).

UTC to IDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 12:00 PM IDT.

Coordinated Universal Time to Israel Daylight Time conversion chart
UTC timeIDT time
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed UTC and IDT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert UTC to IDT Time Zone

Everything you need for UTC to IDT — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How does the UTC to IDT converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the UTC field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching IDT time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

UTC vs IDT: what's the time gap?

IDT is 3 hours ahead of UTC. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 3 hours to get the other.

What time is it in IDT right now?

Right now the time in Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 8:53:54 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IDT clock.

What time is it in UTC right now?

And in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:54 PM. Compare the two and the 3 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across UTC and IDT?

For example, a 9:00 AM UTC meeting takes place at 12:00 PM IDT. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect UTC to IDT?

The labels UTC and IDT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this UTC to IDT converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so UTC to IDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert UTC to other time zones

Convert to IDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of UTC is IDT?

IDT is 3 hours ahead of UTC — a fixed 3 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in IDT when it's 12:00 PM UTC?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) UTC, it's 3:00 PM IDT.

Do UTC or IDT use daylight saving time?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Israel Daylight Time (IDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with IST.

Why might the real-world UTC–IDT difference change during the year?

The labels UTC and IDT are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Israel Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want UTC to IST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.