Israel +972
To call Israel from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 972, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +972 50-234-5678.
The country calling code for Israel is +972. A number starting +972 or 00972 is a call to or from Israel. From abroad: +972 50-234-5678.
To call Israel from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 972, then the local number without its leading 0. The +972 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Israel from abroad
011 972 50-234-567800 972 50-234-56780011 972 50-234-5678+972 50-234-567850-234-5678 is a real-format Israel mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Israel area codes
In Israel, landlines usually include an area code after +972 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
02-123-4567from abroad+972 2-123-4567050-234-5678from abroad+972 50-234-5678Landline numbers in Israel have 8 or 11 or 12 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 55. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +972.
Calling abroad from Israel
To call another country from Israel, dial the exit code 0 + carrier code (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Israel to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Israel number in international format is written +972 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Israel
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Israel for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +972?
Israel has the country calling code +972.
How do I call Israel from the United States?
Dial 011, then 972, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 50-234-5678.
What does +972 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Israel. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +972 mobile or landline?
The +972 code identifies the country, not the line type; Israel landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Israel
5 mobile network operators run their own networks in Israel. The largest is Cellcom, with about 3.69 million subscribers (Q2 2026). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by DIC (41.77%), Public (58.23%)
Owned by Amphissa Holdings (27%), Public and others (73%)
Owned by Bezeq
Owned by HOT
Owned by Marathon Telecom Ltd
- 2G is gone on Cellcom, Partner, Pelephone, Hot Mobile, wecom, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Israel: 5G 2600, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 2100. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2007-12-03, a transfer takes about up-to 30 minutes day(s) and costs free.
Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Voye Global Connectivity Ltd., Merkaziya Ltd, Free Telecom, Rami Levy, Cellact Communications, 019 Mobile, 012 Mobile, Annatel.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Israel
With 177 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Israel has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (88 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Israel
+972 1-800-123-456Free from inside Israel (numbers starting with 1). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+972 1-919-123-456Surcharged services — ranges starting with 1212. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Israel via Google libphonenumber.
Syria +963
Jordan +962
Lebanon +961
Egypt +20
Palestinian Territory +970