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Israel Phone Number Format
Country code +972 — Complete guide to Israel phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Israel Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Israel have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 to 12 for landlines after the country code +972.
Inside Israel a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
050-XXX-XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+972 50-XXX-XXXX.
| Country code | +972 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +972 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 to 12 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +972 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 050–056 or 058–059 |
| Dial from the US | 011 972 50-XXX-XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +972, starting with 050–056 or 058–059.
050-XXX-XXXX at home+972 50-XXX-XXXX international8 to 12 digits after +972. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Jerusalem:
02-XXX-XXXX at home+972 2-XXX-XXXX internationalIsrael Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 050–056 or 058–059 | 050-XXX-XXXX |
+972 50-XXX-XXXX |
011 972 50-XXX-XXXX |
| Landline | 015, 02, 03, 04, 08 or 09 | 02-XXX-XXXX |
+972 2-XXX-XXXX |
011 972 2-XXX-XXXX |
| Toll-free | 12 or 18 | 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
+972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
011 972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
| Premium rate | 12 or 19 | 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
+972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
011 972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
+972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
011 972 1-XXX-XXX-XXX |
| VoIP | — | 077-XXX-XXXX |
+972 77-XXX-XXXX |
011 972 77-XXX-XXXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 1599-XXXXXX |
+972 1599-XXXXXX |
011 972 1599-XXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Israel? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Israel.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+972instead of011 972. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Israel have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 to 12 for landlines after +972. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+972prefix so they work from any country.
Israel Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Israel have?
Phone numbers in Israel have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 to 12 for landlines after the country code +972. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Israel start with?
Mobile numbers in Israel start with 050–056 or 058–059 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +972 50-XXX-XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Israel in international format?
Start with +972, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 050-XXX-XXXX at home becomes +972 50-XXX-XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 972 50-XXX-XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Israel?
Toll-free numbers in Israel start with 12 or 18, for example 1-XXX-XXX-XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.