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 · 10:34 PM 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. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
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: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
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. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
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.