Current local time in Jericho, Palestine
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Jericho
Jericho, Palestine uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Asia/Gaza), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 19,783.
| Country: | Palestine |
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| Coordinates: | 31°52′N / 35°27′E |
| Population: | 19,783 |
| Currency: | Israeli new shekel (ILS) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +970 |
Time zone in Jericho
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Gaza |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Palestine: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Jericho is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, 24 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Saturday, 24 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Jericho today
| Sunrise: | 06:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:22 |
| Day length: | 11h 12m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:21 – 18:23 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jericho
- London+2 hJericho is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hJericho is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hJericho is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Jericho time
What time zone is Jericho in?
Jericho uses the IANA time zone Asia/Gaza (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Jericho observe daylight saving time?
Jericho is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Saturday, 24 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Jericho and London?
Right now Jericho is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Jericho and New York?
Right now Jericho is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.