🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type H: Three pins in a V shape
- Type M: Three large round pins (larger than type D)
🕒 Time difference
Israel is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
12–15% in restaurants is normal.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Hebrew and Arabic. Dialling code: +972.
Quick answers for Israel
Places in Israel
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Israel?
Yes. You'll need a universal travel adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Israel use?
Israel uses type C, H, M: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type H – Three pins in a V shape; type M – Three large round pins (larger than type D). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Israel?
Israel is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Israel?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Israel?
The Israeli new shekel (ILS).
Do you tip in Israel?
12–15% in restaurants is normal.
What is the dialling code for Israel?
+972. From a UK phone, dial +972 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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