Time difference
Time difference between San José and Tel Aviv
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Tel Aviv is currently 9 hours ahead of San José.
San José • CST
7:17 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Tel Aviv • GMT+3
4:17 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in San José and Tel Aviv do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in San José, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Tel Aviv.
Quick conversion table
| San José | Tel Aviv |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will narrow to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Tel Aviv than San José?
- Tel Aviv is 9 hours ahead of San José.
- What time is 9 AM in San José in Tel Aviv?
- 9:00 AM in San José is 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
- Do San José and Tel Aviv observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will narrow to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Tel Aviv from San José?
- San José and Tel Aviv business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in San José or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.