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Check local time in Ramallah and all Palestine cities. Palestine spans 2 time zones.

Palestine Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Ramallah
👥 Population
5M
💰 Currency
Israeli Shekel
📞 Phone Code
+970
🗣️ Official Languages
Arabic

🕐Time Zones in Palestine

EET (UTC+2)EEST (UTC+3)

Palestine uses EET (UTC+2) year-round. Ramallah is the capital and largest city.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Palestine varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

Major Cities in Palestine (1 cities)

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Palestine

Calling Palestine from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Palestine. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Palestine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Palestine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Palestine

When traveling to Palestine, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Palestine hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. The primary language is Arabic. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Palestine

  • The capital Ramallah is the political center of Palestine with a total national population of 5M.
  • Many Asian countries, including Palestine, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Palestine

Palestine uses a single time zone (EET (UTC+2)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Ramallah serves as the political and often economic center of Palestine. Major business activities are spread across cities including Ramallah.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Palestine, it's important to consider the time difference. EET (UTC+2) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Palestine.

Palestine uses the Israeli Shekel () as its official currency. The international dialing code is +970. Multiple languages are spoken, including Arabic.

Cities in Palestine

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Palestine

Palestine spans 2 time zones: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3). The capital Ramallah uses EET (UTC+2).

Daylight Saving Time observance in Palestine varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

Calling Palestine from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Palestine. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Palestine are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Palestine uses the Israeli Shekel (₪) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +970. Official languages include Arabic.