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India and Israel Working Hours Overlap in IST

Israel · Middle East

Working Hours Overlap
Overlap: 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST — 5.5 hours

24-Hour Timeline

IST
India 9AM–6PM
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India working hours (9 AM–6 PM IST)
Israel working hours
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Overlap for Different Work Hours

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Israel Hours Overlap (IST) Local Time Duration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM IST 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM 6.5 hrs
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM 5.5 hrs
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM 4.5 hrs
Daylight Saving Time Notice

Israel observes daylight saving time. Clocks change twice yearly: Israel observes DST. IST (UTC+2) winter; IDT (UTC+3) summer. Clocks change last Friday of March and October.

Your overlap window shifts by 1 hour twice yearly when clocks change.

Important Work Week Note

Note: Work week is Sun–Thu (Fri–Sat weekend)

About This Overlap

Israel is a tech powerhouse and close India ally. IST is 2h 30m ahead in winter (IST) and 1h 30m ahead in summer (IDT). India–Israel defence and tech partnerships are strategic. Tel Aviv is a major startup hub with Indian VCs active. Israel's work week is Sun–Thu (Friday shabbat); coordination with India afternoon calls is feasible during work week.

Last updated: 20 March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When do India and Israel share working hours?

Overlap: 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST — 5.5 hours

How many hours overlap does IST have with Israel?

Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and Israel have a 5.5-hour overlap window. The exact span depends on daylight saving time in Israel.

What is the best time to schedule a call between India and Israel?

Schedule calls between 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM IST (9:00 AM–2:30 PM Israel local time). This ensures both parties are within business hours.