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Palestine Phone Number Format
Country code +970 — Complete guide to Palestine phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Palestine Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Palestine have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +970.
Inside Palestine a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
059X XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+970 59X XXX XXX.
| Country code | +970 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +970 | 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +970 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 056 or 059 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Palestine) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 970 59X XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +970, starting with 056 or 059.
059X XXX XXX at home+970 59X XXX XXX international8 digits after +970. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Jericho/Hebron:
02 XXX XXXX at home+970 2 XXX XXXX internationalPalestine Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 056 or 059 | 059X XXX XXX |
+970 59X XXX XXX |
011 970 59X XXX XXX |
| Landline | 022, 042, 082 or 092 | 02 XXX XXXX |
+970 2 XXX XXXX |
011 970 2 XXX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 18 | 1800 XXX XXX |
+970 1800 XXX XXX |
011 970 1800 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 1700 XXX XXX |
+970 1700 XXX XXX |
011 970 1700 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Palestine? 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 Palestine.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+970instead of011 970. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Palestine have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +970. 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
+970prefix so they work from any country.
Palestine Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Palestine have?
Phone numbers in Palestine have 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +970. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Palestine start with?
Mobile numbers in Palestine start with 056 or 059 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +970 59X XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Palestine in international format?
Start with +970, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 059X XXX XXX at home becomes +970 59X XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 970 59X XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Palestine?
Toll-free numbers in Palestine start with 18, for example 1800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Palestine?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.