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How to Call Israel
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Israel from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Israel with confidence.
The Israel country code is +972. Use +972 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Israel from any country, then dial the israeli area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are IL and ISR.
ISRAEL COUNTRY CODE
+972
Dial before any israeli number from outside Israel
What is the country code for Israel?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +972 | Dial before a israeli number |
| ISO Code | IL / ISR | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +972 | Use for calls into Israel |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-9 digits after +972 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 100 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Israel uses 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 5.
For israeli numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Israel. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Israel
Use this universal format: exit code, then +972, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 972 for Israel.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +972
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Israeli numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +972 2 123 4567 for a Jerusalem landline and +972 50 123 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 972 area code local number | 011 972 2 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 972 area code local number | 00 972 2 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 972 area code local number | 0011 972 2 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +972 area code local number | +972 2 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Israel number looks like
A israeli phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +972 and the national number.
Landline
+972 | 2 | 1234567
Mobile
+972 | 50 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +972, israeli numbers contain 8-9 digits after +972. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem landline | +972 2 XXX XXXX | +972 2 123 4567 |
| Jerusalem landline | +972 2 XXX XXXX | +972 2 123 4567 |
| Israeli mobile | +972 5X XXX XXXX | +972 50 123 4567 |
Format a Israel number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the israeli number in international format with +972 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a israeli number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +972.
Israel number formats and emergency numbers
Israeli numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +972 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 02 | +972 2 |
| Tel Aviv | 03 | +972 3 |
| Haifa | 04 | +972 4 |
| Beersheba | 08 | +972 8 |
| Netanya | 09 | +972 9 |
| Eilat | 08 | +972 8 |
| Number type | Dialed in NL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 100 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from israeli lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 100 works inside Israel only. If you are outside Israel, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Israel.
Cost and best time to call Israel
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Israel
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to israeli landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether israeli mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Israel follows Israel Standard Time, UTC+2, and Israel Daylight Time, UTC+3, during daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | IL offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | IL offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | IL offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Israel free
Calling Israel is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Israel calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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