Eilat, Israel

EILAT, the southernmost city of Israel, is a unique coastal destination situated on the shores of the Red Sea. Renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life, the city has grown exponentially over the decades into a premier international resort. Tourism thrives year-round, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe to enjoy world-class scuba diving, water sports, and a warm, desert climate.

Capital of Israel: Jerusalem Location: Located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea) in the Southern District of Israel.

Population: The population of Eilat is approximately 53,000, while the total population of Israel is around 9.9 million.

Climate: Arid desert climate; hot and dry year-round with very low humidity. Winters are warm and mild, while summers are intensely hot.

Local Time: Eilat is on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC/GMT +2. During Daylight Saving Time (late March to late October), it switches to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC/GMT +3. This makes Eilat 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (or 11 hours ahead when daylight saving schedules align differently).

National Day: Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut). Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948; however, because the holiday follows the Hebrew lunar calendar, the exact date of celebration varies annually between April and May.

Flag of Israel: Features a white background with a blue hexagram (six-pointed linear star) known as the Magen David (Shield of David) centered between two equal horizontal blue bands near the top and bottom edges of the flag.

Currency: New Israeli Shekel (ILS / ₪)