What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city and seat of government of Israel, a country in Western Asia. Israel uses the ISO codes IL and ISR, and its international dialling code is +972. The currency in use is the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
For the full profile of Israel, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Israel country page. The country has an estimated population of 10,122,800 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
- Calling code: +972
- Flag emoji: 🇮🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Is Jerusalem the largest city in Israel?
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem, like the rest of Israel, uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS, symbol ₪).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.