Ashdod
in Southern District, Israel

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.792 and 34.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 47' 31" and E 34° 38' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shekel - ILS
Spoken languages:
Hebrew, Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:34 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 4:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Israel in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Israel.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Israel. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Ashdod

Ashdod in Southern District with it's 224,656 residents is a town located in Israel about 33 mi (or 54 km) west of Jerusalem, the country's capital place.

Time in Ashdod is now 05:34 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Jerusalem with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports nearby Ashdod, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Israel is Ben Gurion International Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 33 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Israel is Caves of Maresha and Bet-Guvrin in the Judean Lowlands as a Microcosm of the Land of the Caves in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-East. We collected 8 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ramla, Tel Aviv, Gaza, Beersheba and Jerusalem. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

21°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Leonardo Plaza Ashdod

Address
2,2 mi
1ST HAYAM HATICHON AV
77140 Ashdod
Israel

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


West All Suite Boutique Ashdod

Address
1,4 mi
21 Hatayelet st.
77222 Ashdod
Israel

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Surfing in Ashdod Israel By Yaniv Vaknin

Published: October 05, 2011
Length: 22:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yaniv vaknin

ימים מושלמים בחוף גיל אשדוד צילום יניב וקנין.


Paco de Lucia - Live in Ashdod Israel

Published: May 31, 2013
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uri Schneider


Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel - Fuji Mae Open Cup - Spain 2015

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 46:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel

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grad rocket fall next to my house in Ashdod

Published: January 13, 2009
Length: 55:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Andrei Dumitru

grad rocket fall next to my house in Ashdod צילום של הרעש של טיל הגראד שנפל בגן ילדים באשדוד (צולם על ידי אנדרי דומיטרו)


Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel - World Championships - Spain 2013

Published: November 14, 2013
Length: 50:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel

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Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel - Male Pattern Final - 3 Degree - Senior - Euro Cup - Hungary 2014

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 25:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel

Sabum Brian Sajnovetzky won the gold medal in the Euro Cup 2014 Male Pattern Final - 3 Degree - Senior Follow us on Facebook: Taekwon-Do I.T.F Ashdod Israel ...


Hamas attack on Ashdod: view from the receiving end.

Published: July 12, 2014
Length: 07:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Odelia Oved

Hamas attack Israel. ** This video was taken in July 10, 2014, by brave civilian of Ashdod, under attack from Gaza.


Harlem Shake (school edition) Mekif Hey Ashdod

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 56:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Amit Gamzo

The chief editor: Amit Gamzo Harlem Shake " Mekif Hey " Ashdod, Israel הסרטון דורג במקום הראשון בהארלם שייק ישראל http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=43840361623...


I LIKE ASHDOD

Published: September 10, 2013
Length: 35:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: I Like Giterman

ב 22 לאוקטובר יתקיימו הבחירות למועצת עיריית אשדוד. עוד מעט תלכו לקלפי, והפתק שתשימו בו ישפיע על עתיד העיר....


Rodion Zonov in Ashdod 2014

Published: November 05, 2014
Length: 09:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rodion Zonov

Bmx riding in Israel.Street shit.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ashdod-Sea

Ashdod-Yam is an Iron Age archaeological site on the Mediterranean coast of Israel in southern part of the modern city of Ashdod and about 5 kilometres southwest of Tel Ashdod (site of one of the ancient cities of the Philistines). The site is mentioned in documents from the time of Sargon II of Assyria when in 713 BCE the Assyrian king speaks of having to depose a usurper who had taken over control of the city of Ashdod and had fortified it, Gath, and Ashdod-Yam.

Located at 31.7803, 34.6215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ashdod, Ancient sites in Israel, Medieval sites in Israel, Former populated places in Israel

Ashdod Marina

Blue Marina in Ashdod is one of the newest marinas in Israel. It is located close to the city center in the middle of beach zone. The marina has berths for nearly 550 crafts. The surrounding area is being developed and will have hotels, restaurants, artificial lakes, and promenades. The Blue Marina is a center of for sea sports as well. There are surfing, sailing, and diving schools located onsite. Number of berths: 4.

Located at 31.7947, 34.6281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marinas in Israel, Ashdod

Lakhish River

Lakhish River is a river in Israel that flows into the Mediterranean Sea at the city of Ashdod. It is also known as Wadi Kabiba (inland section) and Wadi Sukhrir (Ashdod section) in Arabic. The basin square is 1,020 km and the length is about 70 km. The river sources are in the southern West Bank and the stream often floods during the rainy season. The river is polluted by industrial waste and sewage, due in part to its location separating the industrial zone and port from the rest of Ashdod.

Located at 31.8015, 34.6721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Israel, Rivers of the West Bank, Ashdod, Environmental issues in Israel, International rivers of Asia

Ad Halom

Ad Halom is a site at the eastern entrance to the city of Ashdod, Israel.

Located at 31.7667, 34.6661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ashdod, Bridges in Israel, 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Yud-Alef Stadium

The Yud-Alef Stadium is a football stadium in Ashdod, Israel, that was built for local football sides Ironi Ashdod and Hapoel Ashdod. It was named the Yud-Alef after the eleven Israeli athletes murdered in the Munich massacre. There are four stands in the stadium which is not aesthetically pleasing. The stadium is also thought to be one of the few in the world where the home fans have fewer seats than the visitors.

Located at 31.8105, 34.6484 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ashdod, Sport in Ashdod, Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C., F.C. Ashdod, Football venues in Israel, Sports venues completed in 1966

Kal'at Al Mina

Kal'at Al Mina is Fatimid citadel in Ashdod-Sea site on the southern coast of modern city of Ashdod. It was built during the Ancient Arab Era (640-1099). The rectangular fortress (60/40 meters) has four guard towers, one at each corner. The towers were enclosed by a wall six to seven meters high. Two huge gates in the wall gave access to the stronghold. The fortress was destroyed in earthquake in 1033.

Located at 31.7803, 34.6215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ashdod, Archaeological sites in Israel, Islamic architecture

Ashdod Ad Halom Railway Station

Ashdod Ad Halom Railway Station (also known as Ashdod Darom) is a railway station in Ashdod, Israel. It is currently served by the Binyamina–Tel Aviv–Ashkelon suburban line. Ashdod Ad Halom Station was opened in June 1995 and was fully rebuilt in 2003. Starting in 1917 a small station also operated at the site during the Mandate period on the Beirut–Cairo line. The station is located in Ad Halom area near the eastern entrance to the city of Ashdod.

Located at 31.7739, 34.6658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Israel, Railway stations opened in 1995, Ashdod

HaKiriya Arena

The HaKiriya Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Ashdod, Israel. The arena opened in 2000 and is home for the Maccabi Ashdod and Maccabi Bnot Ashdod basketball club's. Also serves the team of Hapoel Ashdod handball. The arena has 534 permanent seats and 666 seats in removable stands. For basketball games it has a capacity of 1,200, which is reduced to 534 for handball matches. There are plans to build a 5,000-capacity arena near the "Lakhish park", In the north of the city.

Located at 31.7935, 34.6404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Ashdod, Indoor arenas in Israel, Basketball venues in Israel, Sports venues completed in 2000

capture of the webcam Ashdod: HaKshatot Beach

Ashdod: HaKshatot Beach, Ashdod (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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