How to call Israel: country code +972
The country code for Israel is +972. From a mobile phone, press +, then 972 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
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Dial Israel from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Israel from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 972, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Israel
| Country code | +972 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Israel) | 00 (or a carrier code such as 012, 013 or 014) |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
Inside Israel, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Israel | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 02-123-4567 | +972 2-123-4567 |
| Mobile | 050-234-5678 | +972 50-234-5678 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Israel?
The country code for Israel is +972.
How do I call Israel from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 972 (the country code for Israel), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Israel?
To call another country from Israel, dial 00 first (or a carrier code such as 012, 013 or 014). From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Israel now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Israel and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.