This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Israel address formatting, postal code structures, and localization practices. It includes information on postal services, languages, time zones, and address validation standards across Israel.
Address Format
Structure for standardized Israel postal addresses.
- Organization
- Building
- Thoroughfare PremisesNumber (SubBuilding SubPremises SubPremisesLevel)
- PostBoxType PostBoxNumber
- Locality PostalCode
- Country
Address Verification Data
Israel postal addresses verification data.
| Available: | Yes |
| Does the country use Postal Codes: | Yes |
| PO Box Indicator: |
תא דואר, ص.ب, PO Box, а/я |
| ISO-2-Code: | IL |
| ISO-3-Code: | ISR |
| Phonecode: | 972 |
Address Example
Example of standardized Israel postal addresses.
Country Info
Full Country Name: State of Israel
| Country Alpha-2 code | IL |
|---|---|
| Country Alpha-3 code | ISR |
| Numeric Code | 376 |
Timezone
Israel Time Zone Details
| Time Zone | UTC | DST |
|---|---|---|
|
Israel Standard Time |
UTC+2 | UTC+3 |
Official Language
Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages. English is widely used in business and education. Russian, Amharic, and other languages are spoken by various communities.
Fun Fact
- The total area of Israel is about 22,072 sq km / 8,522 sq miles (including East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights). (CIA World Factbook)
- Israel has a coastline of approximately 273 km / 170 miles along the Mediterranean Sea, plus access to the Red Sea at Eilat. (CIA World Factbook)
- The State of Israel was established in 1948, following the end of the British Mandate. (CIA World Factbook)
- Natural hazards include droughts, earthquakes, and occasional sandstorms, especially in desert regions. (CIA World Factbook)
- Life expectancy averages around 83 years, among the highest globally. (CIA World Factbook)
- The population is growing relatively quickly, with a higher birth rate than many developed countries. (CIA World Factbook)
- The terrain is varied, including coastal plains, central highlands, the Jordan Rift Valley, and desert regions in the south. (CIA World Factbook)
Name Conventions
Population Names
Israeli naming conventions reflect the country's diverse population:
Jewish names may be Hebrew, Yiddish, or diaspora-influenced:
[opt: titles] [given name] [FAMILY NAME]
Examples:
- Dr. Miriam Levi
- Adv. Yael Mizrahi
- Gveret Yael Levi u-Mar David Cohen
Arab names follow Arabic conventions:
[opt: titles] [given name] [father's name] [FAMILY NAME]
Examples:
- Eng. Ahmad al-Masri
- Fatima Ibrahim
- Dr. Ahmad al-Masri and Dr. Lina Nasser
Titles: Mr. (Mar , מר), Mrs. (Gveret ,גברת), Dr., Prof., Rabbi, Sheikh are commonly used. Many immigrants retain naming customs from their countries of origin. Middle names exist, but are not commonly used.
Organizational Names:
Israeli businesses include designations:
- Ltd. (Privately Held Company)
- PLC (Public Limited Company)
- LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
- Cooperative Society
Businesses are registered with the Israeli Registrar of Companies.
