Ziqim
in Southern District, Israel

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.607 and 34.522 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 36' 24" and E 34° 31' 17"
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: 03:30 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 6:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Israel in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,9 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Ziqim

Ziqim in Southern District is located in Israel about 42 mi (or 68 km) west of Jerusalem, the country's capital.

Local time in Ziqim is now 03:30 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Jerusalem with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 12 airports in the wider vicinity of Ziqim, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Israel is Be'er Sheva (Teyman) Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-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 22 mi (or 35 km), East. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gaza, Rafah, Beersheba, Ramla and Tel Aviv. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DAN GARDENS ASHKELON

Address
5,4 mi
56 HATAYASSIM STREET
78100 Ashkelon
Israel

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Leonardo Ashkelon

Address
5,8 mi
11 GOLANI STREET
7848011 Ashkelon
Israel

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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At the frontline #Erez

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 11:14 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jan Husar

At the frontline #Erez, Sound of artillery bombardment. So much for cease fire.


Bayt Lahiya, Gaza city | workforhope.org

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 14:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: COOPI - ONG, Onlus

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Beyt Hanun, Gaza city | workforhope.org

Published: January 29, 2013
Length: 51:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: COOPI - ONG, Onlus

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Published: July 06, 2010
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Published: December 01, 2008
Length: 42:11 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: sauerkraut28

palestinians smuggling a bomb inside an ambulance.


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Published: October 04, 2012
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Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 15:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: צמרת זמיר

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Soirée de Gala du Commandant

Published: November 30, 2010
Length: 46:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Michel Decomble

Soirée de Gala du Commandant et notre Table du soir le 23 novembre 2010.


Israel kills senior Hamas figure in air attack - 01 Jan 09

Published: January 01, 2009
Length: 06:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Al Jazeera English

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Published: January 16, 2009
Length: 47:05 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Genrywer

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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.

Battle of Yad Mordechai

The Battle of Yad Mordechai was fought between Egypt and Israel in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, at the Israeli kibbutz of Yad Mordechai. The Egyptians attacked the communal village several times throughout May 19 and May 20, but failed to capture it. A final attack was launched on May 23, in which the Egyptians succeeded in capturing part of Yad Mordechai, following which the Israeli defenders withdrew.

Located at 31.5886, 34.5583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Battle of La Forbie

The Battle of La Forbie, also known as the Battle of Harbiyah, was fought October 17, 1244 – October 18, 1244 between the allied armies and the Egyptian army of the Ayyubid Sultan as-Salih Ayyub, reinforced with Khwarezmian mercenaries.

Located at 31.6058, 34.5464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Crusades, Battles involving the Teutonic Knights, Battles involving the Ayyubids, Conflicts in 1244

capture of the webcam Ashkelon › West

Ashkelon › West, Ashkelon (source)

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