
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shaẖar, a city in Southern District, Israel in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shaẖar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shaẖar | |
| State | Southern District | |
| Country | Israel | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 879 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Southern District | #76 of 145 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 | 107 | |
| In Feet | 351 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.62 | |
| Longitude | 34.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.619° N 34.724° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 37' 9" N 34° 43' 27" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 37.15' N 34° 43.45' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Southern District Capital | 41 km South of Beersheba | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bayt Ḩanun, Palestinian Territory (20 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jerusalem | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1955-01-01 |
Shaẖar is a city situated in Southern District, Israel, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Shaẖar 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 Southern District
The latitude and longitude of Shaẖar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 107 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shaẖar on the map
Shaẖar 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 Shaẖar 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. › Shaẖar exchange rates
To ring a number in Shaẖar 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 Shaẖar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shaẖar ranks #76 of 145 cities in Southern District. It lies about 41 km South of Beersheba, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Southern District market. › Cities near Shaẖar
Shaẖar has a recorded population of approximately 879 people. That places it #76 of 145 cities with population data in Southern District. Browse more cities in Southern District for comparison.
Shaẖar is part of Southern District in Israel. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shaẖar keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 07:29 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shaẖar price in Israeli new shekel (ILS), written with the symbol ₪. Check live rates on our Shaẖar currency page.
Shaẖar is about 41 km South of Beersheba, the capital of Southern District. See cities near Shaẖar for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shaẖar lands you closest to Bayt Ḩanun, Palestinian Territory, about 20 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shaẖar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.