Current Date And Time In Bet Shemesh, Israel
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:20:18 IDT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bet Shemesh, a city in Jerusalem, Israel in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bet Shemesh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bet Shemesh | |
| State | Jerusalem | |
| Country | Israel | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 124,957 | |
| Area | 34.26 km² (13.23 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Jerusalem | #3 of 53 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Israeli New Shekel | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ILS | |
| Symbol | ₪ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +972 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .il | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 282 | |
| In Feet | 925 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.73 | |
| Longitude | 34.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.731° N 34.993° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 43' 51" N 34° 59' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 43.84' N 34° 59.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jerusalem Capital | 22 km East-Northeast of Jerusalem | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wadi Fukin, Palestinian Territory (11 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jerusalem | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1950-01-01 |
Bet Shemesh is a city situated in Jerusalem, Israel, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Bet Shemesh as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Jerusalem
The latitude and longitude of Bet Shemesh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 282 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bet Shemesh on the map
Bet Shemesh runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bet Shemesh run on Israeli New Shekel (ILS), shown with the symbol ₪. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bet Shemesh exchange rates
To ring a number in Bet Shemesh from outside Israel, dial +972 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bet Shemesh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bet Shemesh ranks #3 of 53 cities in Jerusalem. It lies about 22 km East-Northeast of Jerusalem, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jerusalem market. › Cities near Bet Shemesh
Bet Shemesh has a recorded population of approximately 124,957 people. That places it #3 of 53 cities with population data in Jerusalem. Browse more cities in Jerusalem for comparison.
Bet Shemesh spans approximately 34.26 square kilometers (13.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bet Shemesh keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:01 AM and sets around 07:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bet Shemesh price in Israeli new shekel (ILS), written with the symbol ₪. Check live rates on our Bet Shemesh currency page.
Bet Shemesh is about 22 km East-Northeast of Jerusalem, the capital of Jerusalem. See cities near Bet Shemesh for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bet Shemesh lands you closest to Wadi Fukin, Palestinian Territory, about 11 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bet Shemesh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
