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How to Call Palestine from the United States
Country code +970 — Dial 011 970 59X XXX XXX from a US landline or +970 59X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 970, the country code of Palestine.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Palestine.
| Calling a… | Written in Palestine | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 059X XXX XXX |
011 970 59X XXX XXX |
+970 59X XXX XXX |
| Landline (Jericho/Hebron) | 02 XXX XXXX |
011 970 2 XXX XXXX |
+970 2 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 056 or 059. More number types: Palestine phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Palestine had 77 mobile subscriptions and 7.1 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Palestine mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Palestine
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in East Jerusalem, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST). Palestine changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Palestine is on UTC+2, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.