Israel Work Hours Calculator
Log your clock-in and clock-out times for the week and see your total hours, overtime, and projected monthly pay — based on Israeli labor law.
Israeli labor law (the Hours of Work and Rest Law, 5711-1951) defines a standard private-sector work week as 42 hours — typically 8.4 hours a day over a 5-day schedule, or 7 hours a day over 6 days. That works out to an average monthly norm of about 182 hours (42 × 4.33 weeks). Anything worked beyond your daily or weekly norm is overtime, paid at a premium: 125% for the first two overtime hours in a day, and 150% beyond that. Work on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday carries its own 150% premium on top of your base rate.
This calculator lets you fill in your actual start and end times for each day of the week (Sunday through Saturday, matching the Israeli work week), mark any rest days, and instantly see your worked hours, overtime split, and — if you enter an hourly rate — your projected weekly and monthly pay. It's useful whether you're paid hourly, want to double-check your payslip against the 182-hour monthly norm, or need a signed timesheet for your employer.
Your draft is saved automatically in your browser. Save weeks to a running history, see a monthly rollup of hours and pay, and print a clean report with a signature line.
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Overtime begins above this norm. Private sector: 42 hrs/week (8.4/day); public sector: 40 hrs/week (8.0/day, since 09/2024).
Daily work hours
| Day | Clock in | Clock out | Break (min) | Shabbat/holiday | Hours | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7.5 | |||||
| Monday | 7.5 | |||||
| Tuesday | 7.5 | |||||
| Wednesday | 7.5 | |||||
| Thursday | 7.5 | |||||
| Friday | ||||||
| Saturday | ||||||
- Projected monthly hours
- 162.38 hours
Based on an average of 4.33 weeks per month
Weekly work hours report
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Weekly summary
| Day | Clock in | Clock out | Hours | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 7.5 | — |
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 7.5 | — |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 7.5 | — |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 7.5 | — |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 7.5 | — |
| Weekly total | 37.5 | — | ||
Projected monthly hours
162.38
Based on an average of 4.33 weeks per month
Guide & more information
Overtime rates at a glance
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Regular day — first 2 overtime hours | 125% |
| Regular day — 3rd overtime hour onward | 150% |
| Shabbat / holiday — regular hours | 150% |
| Shabbat / holiday — first 2 overtime hours | 175% |
| Shabbat / holiday — beyond that | 200% |
Overtime is measured per day, not just per week: if your standard day is 8 hours and you worked 10, hours 9 and 10 are paid at 125% even if your weekly total stayed under 42. Global overtime arrangements ("shaot nosafot globaliot") — a fixed monthly premium instead of hour-by-hour tracking — are legal only if the fixed amount genuinely covers the average overtime actually worked.
The 2026 numbers worth knowing
- Standard week: 42 hours in the private sector; the public sector moved to a 40-hour week (about 173 monthly hours) in late 2024.
- Monthly norm: 182 hours (42 × 4.33 weeks) — the divisor used to convert a monthly salary into an hourly rate on most payslips.
- Minimum wage: ₪6,443.85 per month / ₪35.40 per hour from April 2026.
- Weekly rest: at least 36 consecutive hours, including Shabbat for Jewish employees (or another agreed day for others).
- Daily cap: under the general overtime permit, a workday may not exceed 12 hours, and weekly overtime is capped at 16 hours.
Why keep your own timesheet?
Employers are legally required to track working hours, but disputes are common — and in hour-tracking disputes, Israeli labor courts give significant weight to an employee's own contemporaneous records. A simple weekly log of clock-in and clock-out times, like the one this calculator saves and prints for you, is often the difference between recovering unpaid overtime and giving it up. It's equally useful for checking that your payslip's hour count matches reality before you sign anything at the end of the month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is a standard work week in Israel?
A standard Israeli work week is 42 hours in the private sector, following a 2018 extension order that shortened it from 43 hours. For a 5-day work schedule, that works out to 8.4 hours a day; for a 6-day schedule, 7 hours a day. A standard month is calculated as about 182 hours (42 hours × 4.33 average weeks per month). Since September 2024, the public sector norm has moved to a 40-hour week (8 hours a day for a 5-day schedule).
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime kicks in once you pass your daily or weekly norm. The first two overtime hours in a day are paid at 125% of your regular hourly rate, and anything beyond that is paid at 150%. Work on Shabbat or a Jewish holiday carries its own 150% premium — and if you also work overtime hours on top of that, the rate can climb to 175% or 200%. This calculator applies those rates automatically based on the hours and rest-day flags you enter.
Are unpaid breaks included in my work hours?
A break of 30 minutes or more, taken during a workday of 6 hours or longer, is not counted as work time — as long as you're fully released from duty during it. If you're required to stay on-site or remain on call, the break does count. Note also that a regular commute from home to work is never counted as work time, but travel that's part of the job itself (visiting client sites, moving between branches) generally is.
Is there a legal limit on daily or weekly working hours?
Yes. Under the Hours of Work and Rest Law, the absolute daily cap is 12 hours (including overtime), and weekly overtime is generally capped at 16 hours (up to 48 in exceptional circumstances approved by the Ministry of Labor). Employees are also entitled to at least 36 consecutive hours of weekly rest, and a break of at least 45 minutes (including one continuous 30-minute stretch) on any day of 6+ hours.
How many hours are in a standard working month?
A full-time month is calculated as roughly 182 hours: 42 weekly hours × 4.33 average weeks per month. For a 5-day work schedule, that's about 21.7 working days a month at 8.4 hours each. This 182-hour figure (not 30 days) is also the standard divisor used to work out a daily wage rate for things like sick pay and vacation payout.
Do part-time employees get overtime too?
Yes. Part-time employment is calculated as a percentage of the 182-hour monthly norm — a 50% position is about 91 hours a month, a 75% position about 136.5 hours. Importantly, a part-time employee is entitled to overtime pay once they exceed the daily norm (typically 8.4 hours), even if they haven't reached the full 42-hour weekly norm.
This calculator is for estimation purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, or financial advice. For accurate figures specific to your situation, please consult a licensed accountant or tax advisor.