Israel Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Israel
100
General Emergency
100
Police
101
Ambulance / Medical
102
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Jerusalem
Currency
Neuer Israelischer Schekel (ILS)
Official Language
Hebrew, Arabic
Country Code
+972
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Israel
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
110-120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Highway 6 and Carmel Tunnels use electronic license plate tolling.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10-15% gratuity standard in restaurants and bars. 10-15% is expected in restaurants unless a service charge is already included in the bill.
- DO Respect Shabbat timing from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
- DO Dress modestly at religious sites (Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre).
- DO In case of siren alert, calmly proceed to the nearest shelter (Mamad).
- DON'T Do not drive in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods on Shabbat.
- DON'T Never photograph soldiers, checkpoints, or military facilities.
- DON'T Never drive on Yom Kippur (roads are vehicle-free nationwide).
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, H (230V, 50Hz, Europlug Type C fits most sockets).
Tap Water: Safe and potable throughout the country.
Insider Tip: Respect Shabbat: From Friday afternoon to Saturday evening, public transit halts and businesses close. Shared taxis (Sherut) operate limited routes.
