Current Time in Merkaz Shapira, Southern District, Israel

5:40:27 PM

17:40:27

IST (Israel Standard Time) · UTC+02:00

Asia/Jerusalem

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Time zone details

Merkaz Shapira is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Merkaz Shapira

Sunrise5:54 AMSolar noon11:24 AMSunset4:54 PM
Next clock changeMar 26, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 147 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Israel
Administrative area
Southern District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Israeli New Shekel (ILS)

Practical

Country languages
Hebrew, Arabic, English
Dialing code
+972
Population
2,210
Elevation
Approximately 53 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
31° 41' N / 34° 42' E
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Clock changes in Merkaz Shapira

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM IST3:00 AM IDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM IST3:00 AM IDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM IDT1:00 AM IST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 00 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination86%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 00 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(44.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 00 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Merkaz Shapira

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Plan around Merkaz Shapira

Upcoming national public holidays in Israel

  1. Passover (Pesach)
  2. Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover
  3. Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Merkaz Shapira in?
Merkaz Shapira uses Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) in winter and Israel Daylight Time (IDT, UTC+3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Jerusalem.
When is the next clock change in Merkaz Shapira?
Clocks in Merkaz Shapira move forward 1 hour on Friday, March 26, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from IST (UTC+02:00) to IDT (UTC+03:00)
Does Merkaz Shapira observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merkaz Shapira observes daylight saving time: IDT (UTC+3) in summer and IST (UTC+2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Merkaz Shapira?
Merkaz Shapira is UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer