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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Turkey
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Israel Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Koç Towers A-1 Blok Söğütözü 06510 Ankara
Phone: +90 312 459 7500
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 46 minutes)
Israel Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
Levent Mahallesi Cömert Sokak, Yapı Kredi Plaza C Blok Kat:7 LeVent / İstanbul 34330
Phone: +90 212 317 6500
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 16 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Turkish and Israeli holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Purim (Tel Aviv) | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) | Wednesday, March 04 | 12 hours, 15 minutes |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Ramadan Feast | Saturday, March 21 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ramadan Feast Day 2 | Sunday, March 22 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Feast Day 3 | Monday, March 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Aliyah Day | Saturday, March 28 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Passover Eve | Wednesday, April 01 | 4 weeks |
| Passover (Day 1) | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Passover (Day 2) | Friday, April 03 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkey?
Israel currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Turkey including Ankara and Istanbul.
2 - Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Israel?
Turkish citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Israel. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Israel in Turkey for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Turkey?
The Israeli representative offices in Turkey will be closed in observance of the following Turkish and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:
- Purim (Tel Aviv) (IL) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Israel vs Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel time is 1:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
07:44AMTuesday, March 03, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
06:44AMTuesday, March 03, 2026