--:--
Israel — Israel Standard Time (IST)
--:--
UTC
Major Cities in Israel
📝 Israel Facts, Holidays & Culture
🎓 For Students:
- Highly ranked education system and research universities.
- Top Universities: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Technion.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Political Science.
- Scholarships available for international students through exchange and innovation programs.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa or visa-free for many countries.
- Popular Destinations: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Dead Sea, Eilat, Nazareth.
- Best Time to Visit: March–May and September–November.
- Transportation: Modern rail, intercity buses, and shared taxis (sherut).
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required; often employer-sponsored under B/1 visa.
- Key Sectors: Technology, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Agriculture, Tourism.
- Cost of Living: High, especially in Tel Aviv.
- Business Etiquette: Direct communication, punctuality, and strong tech culture.
🏞️ Tourism & Heritage:
- Famous Attractions: Western Wall, Masada, Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Old City of Jerusalem.
- Major Festivals: Passover, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut).
- UNESCO Sites: Old City of Jerusalem, Masada, Bahá’i Gardens (Haifa).
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS).
- Timezone: IST (UTC+02:00) / IDT (UTC+03:00, DST).
- Emergency Numbers: 100 (Police), 101 (Ambulance), 102 (Fire).
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C & H.