Dialing facts for Israel
- Country code
- +972
- Country
Israel- International format
- +972 50 234 5678
- Written locally
- 050-234-5678
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Local time now
Example: a sample mobile number in the local format.
How to dial +972 from other countries
Put the exit code of the country you are calling from in front of 972 and the local number. On a mobile phone, + replaces the exit code and works from anywhere.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| Any mobile phone | +972 50 234 5678 |
| Inside Israel | 050-234-5678 |
| United States & Canada | 011 972 50 234 5678 |
| United Kingdom | 00 972 50 234 5678 |
| Brazil | 00 XX 972 50 234 5678 |
| Mexico | 00 972 50 234 5678 |
| Spain | 00 972 50 234 5678 |
| Australia | 0011 972 50 234 5678 |
| Japan | 010 972 50 234 5678 |
XX = your Brazilian carrier’s code, e.g. 21 (Claro), 15 (Vivo) or 41 (TIM).
Do you drop the 0 when calling Israel?
Inside Israel, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 in front: 050-234-5678. Leave the 0 out after the country code — the international form is +972 50 234 5678.
Area codes in Israel
Israeli area codes after +972 (drop the leading 0 from the local number).
- ·+972 2 for Jerusalem
- ·+972 3 for Tel Aviv
- ·+972 4 for Haifa / Northern District
- ·+972 8 for Be'er Sheva / Southern District
- ·+972 9 for Sharon / Netanya
Mobile numbers start with 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, or 58 (e.g. +972 5X XXX XXXX after dropping the 0).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the +972 country code?
+972 is the calling code of Israel; no other country uses it.
How do I call Israel from abroad?
Dial the exit code of the country you are in, then 972, then the local number. From most of Europe and Latin America that is 00 972 50 234 5678; from the US and Canada, 011 972 50 234 5678. From a mobile phone, dial +972 50 234 5678 from anywhere.
Do I dial the 0 after +972?
Inside Israel, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 in front: 050-234-5678. Leave the 0 out after the country code — the international form is +972 50 234 5678.
How much does it cost to call Israel?
With Hyallo, calls to Israel cost $0.08 per minute from your browser, landline or mobile. You are billed per started minute of connected time; unanswered calls are free, and there is no subscription. Your first 1-minute call is free, no card needed.