US Dollar to Israeli Shekel exchange rate

As of 2026-07-08, 1 US Dollar equals 3.0447 Israeli Shekel at the mid-market exchange rate. This is the fairest reference rate — the midpoint between what buyers and sellers are paying on global currency markets.

Central-bank policy in both the United States and Israel influences the US Dollar to Israeli Shekel rate — particularly when interest-rate paths diverge.

US Dollar (USD, $): The US Dollar is the world's primary reserve currency and the most traded currency on global foreign-exchange markets. It is the official currency of the United States.

Israeli Shekel (ILS, ₪): The Israeli New Shekel is one of the stronger-performing currencies in the Middle East region. It is used in Israel.

Exchange rates respond to interest-rate decisions by central banks such as Federal Reserve and Bank of Israel, inflation data, trade balances, and geopolitical events.

For USD/ILS specifically, shifts in capital flows between the United States and Israel, changes in commodity prices, and differences in economic growth rates all contribute to daily rate movements.

Over the past 30 days, USD/ILS traded between 2.9111 and 3.0038, with the pair gaining 2.39% overall. The current rate of 3.0447 sits above the 30-day midpoint of 2.9575.

Historical context helps you judge whether today's rate is relatively strong or weak, but past performance does not predict future movements. Always compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market figure shown here.

Banks and card providers typically add a 1–4% margin on top of the mid-market rate shown on this page, plus fixed transfer fees. Before exchanging USD for ILS, compare the final amount you will receive — not just the headline rate.

For larger amounts, specialist money-transfer services often beat bank rates. For travel, prepaid multi-currency cards or local ATMs may offer competitive rates depending on your bank's foreign-transaction fees.