Why visit
Tel Aviv is Mediterranean beach city. Bauhaus architecture (UNESCO), Carmel Market, Jaffa's old port, and nightlife that starts late and ends at sunrise.
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Tel Aviv at a glance
City population
433k
Elevation
15 m
49 ft
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 DST)
Asia/Jerusalem
Airport
TLV
Ben Gurion International Airport
Israel at a glance
Country center
31.5°, 35.1°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
20,770 km²
8,019 mi²
Country population
9.8 million
470/km²
Subregion
Western Asia
Currency
Israeli new shekel (₪)
ILS
Dial
+972
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
Demonym
Israeli
Internet
.il
UN
Member state
ISO code
IL / ISR
Where in the world
31.5° - 35.1°
Israel
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Did you know
- Tel Aviv has a UNESCO-listed White City district with thousands of International Style buildings.
- The city grew beside ancient Jaffa, one of the oldest port areas on the eastern Mediterranean.
- The White City holds some 4,000 Bauhaus buildings, the largest concentration in the world and a UNESCO site.
- Tel Aviv has more vegan restaurants per capita than any other city in the world.
- The Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most-visited places in Israel.
Bordering Israel
Traveler notes
- Walk the Tayelet (beach promenade)
- Carmel Market and Sarona Market
- Jaffa for antique market and sunset
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Tel Aviv
What currency is used in Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv uses the Israeli new shekel (₪), ISO code ILS.
What languages are spoken in Israel?
The primary languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
What is the international calling code for Israel?
The calling code is +972.
What airport serves Tel Aviv?
Ben Gurion International Airport (IATA: TLV).
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