Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Israel
Sunrise in Israel today ranges from 06:06 in Jerusalem to 06:07 in Tel Aviv, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Jerusalem
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:12
Israel spans approximately 31.1°N. Israel's near-tropical location gives it consistent daylight throughout the year, typically 11 to 13 hours with minimal seasonal swing. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across Israel varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Israel experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Israel depends on latitude. Israel's near-equatorial position means consistent daylight of 11 to 13 hours year-round, with minimal seasonal variation.
The best time of year to visit Israel for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.