Monument · Jaffa, Tel Aviv

Jaffa Clock Tower

Jaffa Clock Tower
Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Built in 1903, the tower was constructed to mark the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It features four clock faces and rises 20 meters above the street. The base offers views of the surrounding stone buildings and market lanes.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Tel Aviv & Jaffa

Visiting Jaffa Clock Tower: what to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
15 minutes
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Short walk from Tel Aviv beach or bus line 10

Tel Aviv itineraries with Jaffa Clock Tower

Day 1 of Tel Aviv & Jaffa

Jaffa

How Jaffa Clock Tower fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Old JaffaJaffa
  2. 11:00Jaffa Clock TowerJaffa
  3. 12:00Jaffa Flea MarketJaffa
  4. 16:00Jaffa PortJaffa
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Jaffa Clock Tower FAQs

Can visitors enter the Jaffa Clock Tower?

The interior is closed to the public. Only the exterior and base area are accessible.

When was the Jaffa Clock Tower built?

It was completed in 1903 during the Ottoman period.

Is the Jaffa Clock Tower near other attractions?

It stands next to the old city walls and a short walk from the port and flea market.

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