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DNS Landscape in Israel
Israel has advanced internet infrastructure centered around Tel Aviv, which hosts the Israeli Internet Association (ISOC-IL) and connects to European and Asian hubs via multiple subsea cables. Most major public DNS resolvers have points of presence in Tel Aviv, with reasonable coverage across other major cities. Israel's position between Europe and Asia provides diverse peering options.
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 12 ms in Tel Aviv and 16 ms in Jerusalem. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 14 ms in Tel Aviv and 18 ms in Jerusalem. Quad9 averages 13 ms in Tel Aviv and 17 ms in Jerusalem. In Be'er Sheva and southern regions, latency ranges from 16-24 ms.
Performance Rankings
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is the fastest option for most Israeli users, averaging 12-16 ms in Tel Aviv. Google 8.8.8.8 is competitive at 14-18 ms. Quad9 performs well at 13-17 ms. NextDNS averages 15 ms. OpenDNS averages 18-24 ms. For users in southern Israel, Cloudflare maintains the strongest performance advantage.
ISP DNS in Israel
Israel's major ISPs include Bezeq, Partner (formerly Orange), and Cellcom. Bezeq DNS averages 8-16 ms. Partner DNS averages 10-18 ms. Cellcom DNS averages 12-20 ms. Israeli ISP DNS is generally good, but switching to Cloudflare can improve resolution times by 15-25%, especially for international domains.
Setup Guide
To change DNS, access your router settings or device network configuration. For Cloudflare, use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. For Google, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. For Quad9, use 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS is fastest in Israel?
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is typically fastest for Israeli users, especially in Tel Aviv. Quad9 is a strong alternative due to its European POP proximity.
Is Israeli ISP DNS good?
Israeli ISP DNS is generally good, especially Bezeq. However, public DNS resolvers can still offer faster resolution for international domains.
Does changing DNS help with internet speed?
Changing DNS improves page load responsiveness but does not affect your download or upload speeds.