Daylight Saving Time in Israel

2025 Time Change Schedule

Time Until Next Change

Economic Impact of DST in Israel

The economic implications of Daylight Saving Time in Israel are significant and multifaceted. Retail businesses often report increased sales during DST months due to extended evening daylight hours, which encourages shopping and dining out. The tourism and recreation industries particularly benefit, with golf courses, theme parks, and other outdoor venues seeing revenue increases of up to 7%.

However, the transition periods create temporary disruptions. Studies estimate that the Monday following the spring time change results in approximately $520 million in lost productivity nationwide due to sleep deprivation and adjustment issues.

Technology and Time Changes in 2025

Modern devices handle DST transitions automatically, but some systems still require manual updates. In 2025, ensure your smart home devices, car navigation systems, and older electronics are properly configured. Many IoT devices now use internet time servers for automatic updates, reducing the burden on users in Israel.

IT departments should be particularly vigilant about server time synchronization, especially for systems handling financial transactions or time-sensitive operations.

Preparation Tips

✓ Gradually adjust your sleep schedule a few days before the time change to minimize disruption.

✓ Consider the time change when scheduling meetings with people in other time zones.

✓ Use the extra evening daylight in summer for outdoor activities and vitamin D.

✓ Remember that not all countries change on the same date - check international meeting times carefully.