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Current Date And Time In Israel

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
02:15:06 IDT
Capital: Jerusalem
Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 9,362,613

🌍 Countries Near To Israel - Border Nations & Regional Proximity Analysis


Explore comprehensive proximity intelligence for Israel with accurate distance calculations, directional bearings and geographic positioning relative to neighboring countries. Access precise aerial distance measurements in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact compass heading directions for logistics planning, flight route optimization, shipping calculations and strategic business expansion across border regions.

Benefits for Professionals: Cross-border trade logistics • International shipping route planning • Flight distance calculations and fuel estimates • Market expansion territory analysis • Regional supply chain optimization • Border checkpoint proximity • Transportation cost modeling • Multi-country distribution networks • Strategic location intelligence for regional operations

FlagCountryBorderDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albania Albania1,074 mi1,729 km933 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia845 mi1,360 km734 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan950 mi1,529 km825 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria958 mi1,541 km832 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus294 mi473 km255 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt✓ Yes381 mi613 km331 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia909 mi1,463 km789 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Greece Greece921 mi1,482 km799 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq538 mi865 km467 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan✓ Yes88 mi142 km77 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo1,107 mi1,782 km962 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait763 mi1,229 km663 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon✓ Yes203 mi326 km176 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh915 mi1,473 km795 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Macedonia North Macedonia1,030 mi1,657 km894 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory67 mi107 km58 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Romania Romania1,158 mi1,863 km1,005 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia798 mi1,284 km693 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Serbia Serbia1,171 mi1,884 km1,017 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Syria Syria✓ Yes354 mi569 km307 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Turkey Turkey547 mi881 km475 nm
North (N)

⏰ Timezone Difference Calculator

Compare the current local time in Israel (UTC+02:00) with all surrounding countries. This Israel timezone difference calculator helps you schedule international calls, coordinate cross-border meetings, manage remote teams and align business hours across borders. Instantly find the time difference between Israel and its neighboring countries — an essential tool for travelers, businesses and anyone communicating across time zones near Israel.

FlagCountryTimezone (UTC)Time Difference
Israel FlagIsrael (You)+02:00
Albania FlagAlbania+01:00-1h (behind)
Armenia FlagArmenia+04:00+2h (ahead)
Azerbaijan FlagAzerbaijan+04:00+2h (ahead)
Bulgaria FlagBulgaria+02:00Same time
Cyprus FlagCyprus+02:00Same time
Egypt FlagEgypt+02:00Same time
Georgia FlagGeorgia+04:00+2h (ahead)
Greece FlagGreece+02:00Same time
Iraq FlagIraq+03:00+1h (ahead)
Jordan FlagJordan+02:00Same time
Kosovo FlagKosovo+01:00-1h (behind)
Kuwait FlagKuwait+03:00+1h (ahead)
Lebanon FlagLebanon+02:00Same time
Nagorno Karabakh FlagNagorno Karabakh+04:00+2h (ahead)
North Macedonia FlagNorth Macedonia+01:00-1h (behind)
Palestinian Territory FlagPalestinian Territory+02:00Same time
Romania FlagRomania+02:00Same time
Saudi Arabia FlagSaudi Arabia+03:00+1h (ahead)
Serbia FlagSerbia+01:00-1h (behind)
Syria FlagSyria+02:00Same time
Turkey FlagTurkey+03:00+1h (ahead)

💱 Currency Exchange Comparison

See how the Israel currency — Israeli new shekel (ILS) — compares against the currencies of all nearby countries. This ILS exchange rate comparison is useful for cross-border shopping, regional trade, import/export pricing, travel budget planning and investment research. Understand how much Israeli new shekel (ILS) is worth in neighboring countries and evaluate currency strength across the region surrounding Israel.

FlagCountryCurrency₪ 1 Equals
Albania FlagAlbaniaAlbanian lek (L)L‎ 26.9014
Armenia FlagArmeniaArmenian dram (֏)֏‎ 120.0025
Azerbaijan FlagAzerbaijanAzerbaijani manat (₼)₼‎ 0.5575
Bulgaria FlagBulgariaBulgarian lev (лв)лв‎ 0.5626
Cyprus FlagCyprusEuro (€)€‎ 0.2877
Egypt FlagEgyptEgyptian pound (E£)E£‎ 16.7313
Georgia FlagGeorgiaGeorgian lari (₾)₾‎ 0.8592
Greece FlagGreeceEuro (€)€‎ 0.2877
Iraq FlagIraqIraqi dinar (ع.د)ع.د‎ 429.5762
Jordan FlagJordanJordanian dinar (د.ا)د.ا‎ 0.2325
Kosovo FlagKosovoEuro (€)€‎ 0.2877
Kuwait FlagKuwaitKuwaiti dinar (د.ك)د.ك‎ 0.1017
Lebanon FlagLebanonLebanese pound (ل.ل)ل.ل‎ 29376.0535
North Macedonia FlagNorth MacedoniaNorth Macedonian denar (ден)ден‎ 17.693
Palestinian Territory FlagPalestinian TerritoryIsraeli new shekel (₪)₪‎ 1
Romania FlagRomaniaRomanian leu (lei)lei‎ 1.5066
Saudi Arabia FlagSaudi ArabiaSaudi riyal (ر.س)ر.س‎ 1.2316
Serbia FlagSerbiaSerbian dinar (дин)дин‎ 33.7688
Syria FlagSyriaSyrian pound (£S)£S‎ 4263.9294
Turkey FlagTurkeyTurkish lira (₺)₺‎ 15.473

📊 Population & Area Comparison

Compare the population, total land area and population density of Israel against its neighboring countries. This Israel size and population comparison provides key geographic and demographic data — including total area in km², overall population figures and people per km² — essential for regional market research, urban planning studies, geopolitical analysis and understanding how Israel ranks in size and population among its neighbors.

FlagCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Israel FlagIsrael (You)9,362,61320,330460.53
Albania FlagAlbania2,799,85627,398102.19
Armenia FlagArmenia2,980,08528,342105.15
Azerbaijan FlagAzerbaijan10,314,89386,100119.80
Bulgaria FlagBulgaria6,740,795108,48962.13
Cyprus FlagCyprus1,354,2059,241146.54
Egypt FlagEgypt116,771,076995,450117.30
Georgia FlagGeorgia3,797,77069,70054.49
Greece FlagGreece10,018,661130,64776.68
Iraq FlagIraq45,936,103437,367105.03
Jordan FlagJordan11,582,93788,802130.44
Kosovo FlagKosovo1,509,305015,093,050.00
Kuwait FlagKuwait4,924,14717,818276.36
Lebanon FlagLebanon5,823,37710,230569.25
Nagorno Karabakh FlagNagorno Karabakh120,08301,200,830.00
North Macedonia FlagNorth Macedonia1,817,72325,43371.47
Palestinian Territory FlagPalestinian Territory5,480,6025,640971.74
Romania FlagRomania18,961,857231,29181.98
Saudi Arabia FlagSaudi Arabia34,064,6882,149,69015.85
Serbia FlagSerbia6,750,36688,24676.49
Syria FlagSyria24,611,118183,630134.03
Turkey FlagTurkey87,211,378769,632113.32
Countries By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🌍 Complete Professional Guide to Nearby Countries & Regional Proximity Intelligence

📍 Understanding Border Proximity & Distance Calculations

Our proximity intelligence database provides precise aerial distance measurements between country geographic centers using Great Circle calculations (Haversine formula) which represents the shortest distance across Earth's surface. Distances are provided in three industry-standard units: Miles (imperial) for US operations, Kilometers (metric) for international logistics and Nautical Miles for aviation and maritime transport. Directional compass bearings use 16-point cardinal direction system with precise degree measurements for navigation and route planning accuracy.

🚚 Cross-Border Logistics & Supply Chain Applications

  • International Shipping: Calculate freight costs based on border proximity and transportation distances
  • Distribution Hub Planning: Identify optimal warehouse locations for multi-country operations
  • Custom Clearance Efficiency: Target nearest border crossings for faster import-export processing
  • Regional Expansion Strategy: Prioritize market entry based on geographic accessibility
  • Transit Route Optimization: Plan efficient land routes through neighboring countries
  • Emergency Logistics: Identify nearest countries for critical supply sourcing

📊 Business Intelligence & Market Research

Regional proximity data enables competitive market analysis, cross-border consumer targeting, and strategic partnership identification. Businesses use this intelligence for regional pricing strategies, distribution territory mapping, and franchise location planning. Market researchers analyze proximity patterns to identify regional trade blocs, cultural similarity zones, and economic cooperation opportunities. The data supports risk assessment for political stability spillover, and opportunity analysis for regional supply chain integration. See population data and map intelligence for deeper regional context.

✈️ Aviation & Flight Planning

Aviation professionals use nautical mile measurements for precise flight planning, fuel calculations, and route optimization. The data enables airport hub analysis, regional airline route development, and private aviation trip planning. Charter companies utilize proximity intelligence for multi-country itinerary design, fuel stop planning, and overflight permit requirements. Airlines analyze neighboring countries for alternative landing sites, emergency diversion airports, and regional service expansion opportunities.

🌐 Regional Economic Integration

Understanding neighborhood geography is crucial for regional trade agreement analysis, free trade zone participation, and economic bloc membership evaluation. Proximity drives labor market integration, cross-border employment patterns, and migration flow analysis. Investment firms use this data for regional portfolio diversification, political risk correlation assessment, and currency exposure management. The information supports infrastructure development planning including cross-border highways, railways and pipeline projects.

🗺️ Strategic Location Intelligence

Geographic proximity influences diplomatic relations, security alliances, and regional cooperation frameworks. Businesses leverage proximity data for regional headquarters location selection, satellite office placement, and sales territory design. Real estate developers analyze cross-border accessibility for commercial property investment, industrial park development, and special economic zone planning. Tourism operators use proximity intelligence for multi-country tour packages, visa requirement planning, and regional destination marketing. Complement this data with currency exchange rates and timezone information for complete cross-border operational planning.

🔍 How to Use This Proximity Database

📏 Distance Units:All distances use Great Circle (shortest path) calculations. Miles for US operations, Kilometers for international standards, Nautical Miles for aviation/maritime transport.
🧭 Compass Headings:Directional bearings show precise compass heading from source country center to destination. Uses 16-point cardinal system (N, NNE, NE, etc.) with exact degree measurements.
📱 Mobile Optimized:Access complete proximity data on any device. Perfect for field operations, business travel, logistics coordination and on-site market research.