Country code guide

Israel phone number format and +972 country code

Use the 972 country code, written as +972, when calling Israel from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+972 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number

+972Country calling code
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Mobile example+972 52 123 4567
Landline example+972 3 123 4567
Dialing format

How to dial Israel

Start with +972, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+972

Use the 972 country code before the Israel number when calling internationally.

Number format

Area or mobile prefix + local number

Israel numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +972 in international format.

Before calling

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from United States, United Kingdom, India or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +972

    Israel uses the 972 country code, written as +972 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    Israel numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +972 in international format.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Area or mobile prefix + local number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check Israel mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can vary.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+972 52 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Israel mobile number.

Landline example

+972 3 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Israel landline or area-based number.

Number details

What to check before using the 972 country code

Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.

Exit code or plus format

On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 972.

Country calling code, dial code, or prefix

People may call 972 the Israel country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +972 before the rest of the Israel number.

Mobile phone or landline

After +972, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.

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Israel area code examples

Area code in Israel searches usually need +972 plus the area or service prefix without the domestic leading 0. Jerusalem is 2, Tel Aviv and central Israel are 3, Haifa and northern Israel are 4, lowland and southern areas are 8, and Sharon is 9.

Israel mobile and VoIP prefixes

Israeli mobile numbers are commonly written locally with 05 prefixes and internationally as +972 5x. Non-geographic or VoIP numbers commonly use 07 locally and +972 7x internationally.

Popular calling questions

Common ways people call Israel

Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

What country code does Israel use?

Israel uses country code +972. Drop the domestic leading 0 from Israeli area, mobile, or service prefixes when writing the number in international format.

What is the Israel area code?

Israel has several area codes. Jerusalem is 2, Tel Aviv and central Israel are 3, Haifa and northern Israel are 4, southern areas are 8, and Sharon is 9 after the +972 country code.

How do I call an Israeli mobile number?

Use +972 and remove the leading 0 from the local 05 mobile prefix, so an Israeli mobile written as 05x becomes +972 5x followed by the remaining digits.

Is 91 or 880 the Israel country code?

No. +91 is India and +880 is Bangladesh. Israel uses +972 for regular international phone-number format.

Calling options

Popular guides for calling Israel

Use the +972 format first, then compare free app calling and regular phone-number calling options from common origin countries.

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Questions

Israel dialing FAQ

Israel uses the 972 country code, written as +972. The international format is +972 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number.
972 is used for Israel. When you save or dial the number internationally, write it with the plus sign as +972, then add the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Yes. 972 is the country calling code, phone prefix, or international dial code for Israel. On a mobile phone, write it as +972 before the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Dial +972, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +972 52 123 4567.
Israel numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +972 in international format.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live Israel rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.