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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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yom HaShoah | Tuesday, April 14 | 1 day, 2 hours |
| Yom HaZikaron | Tuesday, April 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Yom HaAtzmaut | Wednesday, April 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Labor and Solidarity Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Lag BaOmer | Tuesday, May 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Jerusalem Day | Friday, May 15 | 1 month |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday, May 19 | 1 month |
| Shavuot Eve | Thursday, May 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sacrifice Feast Eve | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sacrifice Feast | Wednesday, May 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:
- Yom HaShoah (IL) Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (1 day, 6 hours)
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Time in Israel vs Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
17:33PMSunday, April 12, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
17:33PMSunday, April 12, 2026