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Israel information
โน๏ธย General Information about Israel
About Israel
Israel uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type H.
The languages that are typically spoken are Hebrew and Arabic
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (symbol: ?), code ILS.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50 and 20 new shekels. New Shekel is subdivided into 100 agoras. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 new shekels and 50 and 10 agoras.
Automatic teller machines are everywhere in Israel. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Israel has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Israel is on average 11.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Israel is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
To call Israel, dial +, then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Israel, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In Israel you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-90 km/h (49-55 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ตย Budget travel for Israel?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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|---|---|---|
Tel Aviv
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$1,271.38
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$1,271.38
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๐ย What time is it in Israel?
14:48:10
๐ย Do I need visa for Israel?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Israel
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Israel?
Temperatures in Israel (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Israel
๐ย What regulations are in Israel?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
Pets are subject to certain export restrictions. For further information, please visitFlying Animals.
All plants and plant products are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture to verify their compliance with the phytosanitary standards of Israel. For further information, please visitImports of plants and plant products.
Import regulations
Tobacco:250 grams of any tobacco product.
Alcohol:Funds of ?90,000 Israeli New Shekels (ILS) or higher must be reported.
Alcohol:For a new immigrant first entering Israel, the sum that must be reported is ?1,000,000 or higher.
Currency:Funds of ?90,000 Israeli New Shekels (ILS) or higher must be reported.
Currency:For a new immigrant first entering Israel, the sum that must be reported is ?1,000,000 or higher.
Other items:250mL of perfume.
Other items:Goods for personal use, such as clothing and toiletries.
Other items:Other personal goods or gifts up to a value of US$200. This can include up to 3kg of foodstuff, but no more than 1kg of one type of food. This exemption may not be combined with other travellers to import goods exceeding the value of US$200. This exemption is only applicable to passengers above 2 years of age.
Offensive or indecent goods.
Counterfeit currency and documents.
Tickets and advertising materials for lotteries and gambling without permits.
Forged or counterfeit invoice forms, preference documents, or certificates of origin.
Used sacks that were used for packing plant material.
Knives, excluding knives intended for use in a profession, trade, business or for household purposes.
Laser speedometer disruptor.
Pen-like or gun-like shooting devices.
Tear gas container in the shape of a shooting device.
Prohibited games.
Explosives and flammable materials.
Live creatures such as poisonous snakes.
Used equipment for bee keepers.
Utensils used in the preparation or use of dangerous drugs.
Goods used to incite violence, terrorism, or racism.
Goods aligned with, or showing sympathy towards, terrorist groups.
Pets are subject to certain import restrictions. For further information, please visitFlying Animals.
All plants and plant products are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture to verify their compliance with the phytosanitary standards of Israel. For further information, please visitImports of plants and plant products.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Israel, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for travellers to the West Bank and Gaza, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Israel, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
H5N1 Avian Influenza cases have been reported in Israel. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found in the Middle East. For further information, please visit the CDCย MERS Advice.