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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: Open now (Close in 1 hours 4 minutes)
Consulate General of Israel in Istanbul, Turkey
Levent Mahallesi Cömert Sokak, Yapı Kredi Plaza C Blok Kat:7 Levent / İstanbul 34330
Phone: +90 212 317 6500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 34 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Turkish and Israeli holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Monday, November 10 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 1) | Monday, December 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 2) | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 3) | Wednesday, December 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 4) | Thursday, December 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 5) | Friday, December 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet | Saturday, December 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 8) | Monday, December 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet) | Tuesday, December 30 | 2 months |
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 2025/2024:
- Ataturk Memorial Day (TR) Mon, Nov 10, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Israel vs Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel time is 1:00 hours behind Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
11:26AMThursday, October 30, 2025
Jerusalem, Israel
10:26AMThursday, October 30, 2025