San José to Tel Aviv Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
12,025 km
Approx. flight
14.1h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Tel Aviv
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Tel Aviv observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, San José is 8 hours ahead relative to Tel Aviv.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between San José and Tel Aviv (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇷 San José
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇮🇱 Tel Aviv
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Tel Aviv?
The time difference between San José and Tel Aviv is currently 8 hours ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Tel Aviv uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Tel Aviv?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 8:00 PM in Tel Aviv. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Tel Aviv change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Tel Aviv observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Tel Aviv?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in San José (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San José ahead or behind Tel Aviv?
San José is currently 8 hours behind Tel Aviv.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Tel Aviv?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 8:00 AM in Tel Aviv.