Israel
Location: Middle East
Local time: GMT+2hrs
(from 19 Mar to 16 Oct GMT+3hrs)
Capital:Jerusalem
Language:Hebrew, Arabic, English
Electricity: 220VAC50Hz
Int. direct dialling code: 972
Driving:National licence required. International DrivingPermit recommended.
Currency:New Shekel (ILS 1 = 100 Agorot)
Notes:ILS: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Coins:ILS: 5, 10. Agorot: 5, 10, 50
Business hours
Banks:8.30am-12.30pm and4pm-5.30pm Mon-Tue andThurs; 8.30am-12.30pm Wed; 8.30am-12pm Fri
Shops:8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm Sun-Fri
(Muslim stores close Fri, Jewish stores close Sat)
Emergency services
Emergency services: Police 100, Fire 102, Ambulance 101
Health
Compulsory vaccinations: none
Recommended immunisations: diptheria andTB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, tetanus. Typhoid recommended in some circumstances, seek further advice.