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Israel Country Code +972

Complete guide to calling Israel from the US and abroad

ISO-2: IL ISO-3: ISR Asia Capital: Jerusalem

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+972
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 972 + area + number
Country TLD
.il

Geography

Capital
Jerusalem
Continent
Asia
Area
22 km²
Population
7,233,701
Currency
Israeli new shekel
Languages
Hebrew (official language), Arabic (used official languagely for Arab minority), English (most commonly used foreign language)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:46 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
129.0%
Internet Penetration
79.6%
Fixed-line Penetration
40.8%

How to Call Israel from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Israel from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
972
Israel
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 972 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+972 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Israel

Direct dial

Israel does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +972 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Israel

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 129.0%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 10
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 40.8%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 3
Internet Users (per 100 people) 79.6%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 129.0%
Fixed-line 40.8%
Internet 79.6%

Israel on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Israel

What is the country code for Israel?
The country code for Israel is +972.
How do I call Israel from the US?
To call Israel from the US, dial 011 + 972 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +972 instead of 011.
What time is it in Israel?
The current time in Israel is 9:46 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.