What is the Capital of Israel?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Israel is Jerusalem. Israel is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 10,134,800. The official currency is the Israeli new shekel and the primary language spoken is Hebrew.
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Jerusalem at a glance
| Capital city | Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel (State of Israel) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 10,134,800 (94th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel (ILS) |
| Calling code | +972 |
| Emergency number | 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Israel
- Cairo, capital of Egypt
- Amman, capital of Jordan
- Beirut, capital of Lebanon
- Ramallah, capital of Palestine
- Damascus, capital of Syria
Israel in context
- Israel covers 21,937 km², making it the 148th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 462 people per km² ranks 18th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
- With 10,134,800 people, Israel holds about 3.4% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Israel has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Israel is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Israel — FAQ
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Is Jerusalem the largest city in Israel?
Yes — Jerusalem is both the capital and the largest city of Israel.
What country is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel.
What continent is Jerusalem in?
Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is located in Asia.
Is Jerusalem the capital of Israel?
Yes — Jerusalem is the capital of Israel (official name: State of Israel).
Jerusalem is the capital of which country?
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, in Western Asia.
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