General information
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Useful data
Official Languages:
Hebrew and Arabic
Time Zone:
GMT+ 2 (Daylight Saving Time)
GMT+ 5 (Daylight Saving Time)
Coin:
New Shekel
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Average annual temperatures
Jerusalem is a city with a fairly temperate climate, where seasonal variations are not very pronounced. However, during the summer months, temperatures can reach quite high levels.
Therefore, it is recommended to dress lightly, and make sure you stay well hydrated to cope with the heat.
Energy & Electricity
Israel operates on 230V and 50Hz electricity, using European-style electrical outlets.
Visitors from Latin America and the United States should use power converters to connect their electronic devices during their stay in Israel.
International Calls to/from Israel
To make calls to Israel from abroad, you need to dial the plus symbol (+), followed by the country code (972), the area number, and the local number. Instead, to make calls within Israel, simply dial 0, followed by the area number and then the local number.
For example, my number in Israel is 052-641-4619, to call from abroad, you will need to dial
+972-52-641-4619
Emergency Numbers
Police: 100
Magen David Adom: 101
Firefighters: 102
Tourist Police: 03-516-5382
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Tipping in Israel
Waiters: 10-15%
Hotel Workers: Nothing
Bartenders: 10-15%
Taxi drivers: Nothing
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Most shops and restaurants in Israel accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, although some accept American Express on a limited basis.