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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
20,770 km²
Population
10,122,800
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
6:34 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
177.4%
Internet Penetration
88.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
27.7%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Israel yet. From the US, dial 011 + 972 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Israel uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Israel flag

Israel

+972 Palestine flag

Palestine

+970 Jordan flag

Jordan

+962 Syria flag

Syria

+963 Lebanon flag

Lebanon

+961 Cyprus flag

Cyprus

+357 Egypt flag

Egypt

+20 Turkey flag

Turkey

+90

Telecommunications in Israel

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 177.4 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 16,651,928 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 27.7 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,559,860 2023
Internet users (% of population) 88.2 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 177.4%
Fixed-line 27.7%
Internet 88.2%

Israel on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Jerusalem.

Flag of Israel

Flag of Israel
Name
Flag of Israel
Adopted
1948
Proportions
8:11
White Blue

The Star of David is a widely recognized Jewish symbol. The blue stripes are inspired by the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit).

Public Holidays in Israel

Israel has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 7 public, 2 observances). The national day is Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
Varies Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) Public
Varies Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Public
Varies Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) Public
Varies Simchat Torah Public
Varies Passover (Pesach) Public
Varies Last Day of Passover Public
Varies Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) National
Varies Shavuot (Pentecost) Public
Varies Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) Observance
Varies Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Observance

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Israel

Area

22,070 km²

8,521 sq mi

Coastline

273 km

Highest point

Mitspe Shlagim 2,224 m

Lowest point

Dead Sea -431 m

Climate:
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Terrain:
Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley
Natural resources:
Timber, Potash, Copper ore, Natural gas, Phosphate rock, Magnesium bromide, Clays, Sand
Land borders:
Egypt, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
Land use:
agricultural 24.8% (arable 12.5%), forest 6.7% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Israel

GDP

$611 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$60,337 (2025)

Growth

2.9% (2025)

Inflation

3.0% (2025)

Unemployment

3.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.919 (#27 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
New Israeli Sheqel (ILS)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 17%, Services 73% (2024)
Top exports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (23%), Optical and medical instruments (13%), Gold, gems and jewelry (8%), Machinery and computers (8%), Mineral fuels and oil (7%)
Top imports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (13%), Machinery and computers (12%), Vehicles and parts (9%), Mineral fuels and oil (8%), Pharmaceuticals (4%)
Main export markets:
USA (28%), Germany (5%), China (5%), Netherlands (5%), India (4%)
Main suppliers:
China (22%), USA (11%), Germany (6%), Italy (4%), Rep. of Korea (3%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 6:34 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the national day of Israel?
The national day of Israel is Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day), on a date that changes each year.
What does the flag of Israel look like?
The flag of Israel uses white, blue and was adopted in 1948. The Star of David is a widely recognized Jewish symbol. The blue stripes are inspired by the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit).