Israel country code
+972 is the country code of Israel. From the US, dial 011 972 50 234 5678; from a mobile phone, dial +972 50 234 5678.
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How to dial Israel
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 972 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Israel, written locally as 050-234-5678. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Israel and the best time to call
Israel is on UTC+2. Compared with New York its clock is +7 h, with London +2 h and with Dubai -2 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Israel changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+2 and UTC+3 during the year.
Business hours in Israel run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Israel is Friday and Saturday.
How numbers in Israel are built
A number in Israel is the country code +972 followed by a national number of 8, 9, 11, or 12 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 050-234-5678, an example mobile number in Israel is dialed as +972 50 234 5678 from abroad.
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A call or message from +972 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +972 number isn't proof that the person is in Israel.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Israel are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Israel?
The country code for Israel is +972. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +972 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 050-234-5678, an example mobile number in Israel is dialed as +972 50 234 5678 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Israel from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +972 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Israel?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +972, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Israel, and when is a good time to call?
Israel is on UTC+2. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 07:00–16:00 UTC, 02:00–11:00 in New York and 07:00–16:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Israel?
A number in Israel has 8, 9, 11, or 12 digits after the country code +972, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Israel?
With QuikRing a call to Israel costs $0.32/min to a mobile and $0.13/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +972?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.