Israel facts
| Capital | Jerusalem (disputed) — Israel proclaims Jerusalem as its capital; its status is disputed internationally and many countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv. |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 20,770 km² · 8,019 sq mi · 5,132,371 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Demonym | Israeli |
| Currency | Israeli New Shekel (ILS) |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem · UTC+3 · 11:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +972 |
| Internet domain | .il |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, H |
| Capital coordinates | 31.769, 35.2163 |
Time difference
Jerusalem is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Israel is about 0.22% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Israel is about 8.6% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Jerusalem to Washington, D.C.: about 9,497 km (5,901 mi) as the crow flies.
- Jerusalem to London: about 3,610 km (2,243 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Israel shares land borders with 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem (disputed). Israel proclaims Jerusalem as its capital; its status is disputed internationally and many countries keep their embassies in Tel Aviv.
How big is Israel?
Israel covers about 20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi), ranking 149 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.22% of the size of the United States. It is about 8.6% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Israel in?
Jerusalem (disputed) uses UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) today. When it is noon in Jerusalem, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the Israeli New Shekel (ILS).
What is the country code for Israel?
The international calling code is +972. From the United States dial 011 972 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 972.
What language is spoken in Israel?
Official or national languages: Arabic, Hebrew.