How much does it cost to call Israel from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Israel cost $0.04/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇮🇱 How to Call Israel from US

Q: How do I call Israel from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 972 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +972 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Israel?

The country code for Israel is +972. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Israel from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Israel

US From US Landline

011 + 972 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+972 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇮🇱 Israel Country Code: +972

Step-by-Step: How to Call Israel

Follow these steps to dial Israel from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Israel's Country Code: 972

This routes your call to Israel. Every country has a unique code - Israel's is +972.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Israel

Let's call a Israel number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-972-12345678

From US cell phone:

+97212345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 972 (Israel code) + 12345678 (local number)

Israel Phone Number Format

Understanding Israel phone numbers

Country Code +972

ISO Code IL

Number Length 9 digits

Mobile Prefixes 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +972 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-972-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 100

Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Israeli mobile numbers start with 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, or 058. Internationally, dial +972 followed by the number without the 0. For example, 054-123-4567 becomes +972-54-123-4567.

Israel Quick Facts

Capital

Jerusalem

Language

Hebrew, Arabic

Currency

ILS

Timezone

UTC+2

Tips for Calling Israel

Israel is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. The Israeli work week runs Sunday through Thursday, with Friday afternoon and Saturday being Shabbat (the Jewish sabbath). For business calls, avoid Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. Many businesses close early on Friday (around 1-2 PM). The best time to call from the US is morning ET to catch afternoon hours in Israel.

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Calling Israel FAQ

How do I call Israel from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 972 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +972 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Israel?

The country code for Israel is +972. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Israel?

With InternationalCall, calls to Israel cost $0.04/min for mobile and $0.04/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.