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Israel country code: +972

To call Israel from abroad, dial +972 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Israel

  1. 1. Start with +972. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Israelin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +972 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
050-234-5678 → +972 50 234 5678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Israel at a glance

Country code
+972
Main language
Hebrew
Time zone
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.10/min landline · $0.26/min mobile
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Questions about calling Israel

What is the country code for Israel?
+972. From outside Israel, dial +972 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Israel from abroad?
Write it in international form: 050-234-5678 becomes +972 50 234 5678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Israel?
Yes. Numbers in Israel are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +972.
What time zone is Israel in?
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Israel?
The main language is Hebrew.
How much does it cost to call Israel?
$0.10 per minute to landlines and $0.26 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Israel need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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