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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 4 hours 25 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 3 hours 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Day | Sunday, August 30 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Rosh Hashana Eve | Friday, September 11 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana (Day 2) | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month |
| Gedaliah Fast | Monday, September 14 | 1 month |
| Yom Kippur Eve | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sukkot Eve | Friday, September 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sukkot (Day 1) | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sukkot (Day 2) | Sunday, September 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Victory Day (TR) Sun, Aug 30, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Israel vs Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
05:05AMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
05:05AMWednesday, August 12, 2026