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Israel Country Code +972
+972 is the international calling code for Israel. Most phone numbers there have 8, 9, 11 or 12 digits, written 050-234-5678 inside Israel and +972 50 234 5678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Israel at a glance
- Country calling code
- +972
- International dialing prefix
- + (or the local exit code)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8, 9, 11 or 12 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +972 50 234 5678
- Same number, inside the country
- 050-234-5678
- Time zone
- Israel Time (Asia/Jerusalem)
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Languages
- Hebrew and Arabic
- Currency
- ILS
- ISO country code
- IL
How to call Israel
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 972.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+972 50 234 5678
From inside Israel
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
050-234-5678
Types of phone number in Israel
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, voicemail, universal access number, voip and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits and landlines 8, 11 or 12. What each line type means.
Area codes in Israel
All 5 area codes of Israel, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Israel the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +972 2 | Jerusalem |
| 03 | +972 3 | Tel Aviv |
| 04 | +972 4 | Haifa and North Regions |
| 08 | +972 8 | Hashfela and South Regions |
| 09 | +972 9 | Hasharon |
Networks with number ranges in Israel
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Israel, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- 019mobile
- Rami Levy
- Annatel
- Cellact
- Xphone
- BITIT
- Free Telecom
- Home Cellular
- Maskyoo
- Merkaziya
- Pelephone
- Beezz
- Cellcom
- Cellran Cellular Communications
- Golan Telecom
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Phone numbers in Israel: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Israel?
The country calling code for Israel is +972. Put it in front of the number when you call Israel from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Israel.
How do I call Israel from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 972, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 050-234-5678 inside Israel is dialled as +972 50 234 5678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Israel?
Only when you call from inside Israel. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 050-234-5678 becomes +972 50 234 5678.
How many digits does a phone number in Israel have?
Most phone numbers in Israel have 8, 9, 11 or 12 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 9 and landlines 8, 11 or 12. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What are the area codes in Israel?
Israel has 5 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Jerusalem, 03 for Tel Aviv, 04 for Haifa and North Regions and 08 for Hashfela and South Regions.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Israel?
Number ranges in Israel were first allocated to networks including 019mobile, Rami Levy, Annatel, Cellact, Xphone and BITIT. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Israel in?
Israel is on Israel Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Israel?
Yes. Enter any number with +972, or choose Israel as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.