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Tel Aviv
Israel · Asia/Jerusalem · UTC+3
Tel Aviv is Israel's commercial and tech capital, famously direct and fast-paced.
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Next public holiday
Rosh Hashanah eve
Friday, September 11, 2026— in 89 days
Business hours & meeting culture
- Working hours
- 08:30–17:30 (often shorter on Fridays)
- Workweek
- Sunday to Thursday (some employers Sun–Fri half-day)
- Culture
- Israeli business is famously direct, fast, and informal. Sun–Thu workweek means Sunday is a normal working day. Friday afternoons begin Shabbat.
- Meeting tips
- Jewish high holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover) cluster in fall and spring and slow business significantly.
Travel & logistics context
Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.
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Climate
Mediterranean
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Avoid: Jun–Sep (very hot inland)
🔴 Currently a tough month
Tel Aviv coast humid; Jerusalem inland dry. Mild winters.
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Currency
₪
ILS
Israeli New Shekel
Cards universally accepted.
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Language
Official
Hebrew, Arabic
In business
Hebrew, English
English: Widely spoken in business
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Plug & voltage
C/H/M
type230V · 50Hz
Type H is unique to Israel; universal adapter recommended.
See plug types ↗🤝Business etiquette
- Greeting
- Handshake common; many Orthodox Jewish men do not shake hands with women — follow their lead.
- Cards
- No specific protocol; English-Hebrew dual-language helpful.
- Gifts
- Wine (kosher), flowers, or specialty foods common in personal settings.
- Tipping
- 10–15% standard at restaurants.
- Dress
- Smart business; tech sector very informal.
- Dining
- Kosher restrictions vary; check with host. Friday night to Saturday evening is Shabbat.
Time difference vs. major business cities
Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo | +6h |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | +2h 30m |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | Asia/Dubai | +1h |
| 🇬🇧London | Europe/London | -2h |
| 🇺🇸New York | America/New_York | -7h |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | Australia/Sydney | +7h |
| 🇺🇸San Francisco | America/Los_Angeles | -10h |
| 🇨🇳Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | +5h |
Public holidays in Israel, 2026
Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.
- 2026-04-01
- 2026-04-02
- 2026-04-08
- 2026-04-22
- 2026-05-21
- 2026-09-11
- 2026-09-12
- 2026-09-13
- 2026-09-20
- 2026-09-21
- 2026-09-25
- 2026-10-02
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