🇮🇱USA to Israel Calling Guide

How to Call
Israel from USA
Dial +972

From United States to Israel, the country code is +972. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Israel from any browser tab.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dialing Instructions
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Step-by-Step: Calling Israel from USA

Follow this exact sequence to connect from any US landline or mobile.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011.
This signals that you are making an international call from the USA or Canada.
(On mobile, you can just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Israel Code (+972)

Dial 972.
This connects your call to the Israeli telecom network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code or mobile prefix.Important: Drop the leading zero!

Example: Calling Tel Aviv from New York

If the local number is 03 123 4567, here is how you dial it from the USA:

Landline
011 972 3 123 4567
Mobile (Partner)
011 972 54 123 4567

Israel City Area Codes

Use these codes when calling landlines. Remember to remove the leading '0' when dialing from the USA.

CityRegionArea Code
JerusalemJerusalem District02
Tel AvivCentral District03
HaifaHaifa District04
North (Tiberias, Nazareth)Northern District04
South (Beersheba, Eilat)Southern District08
CityRegionArea Code
Sharon (Netanya, Herzliya)Sharon Region09
AshdodSouthern District08
Rishon LeZionCentral District03
Petah TikvaCentral District03
HolonCentral District03
Mobile Networks

Israeli Mobile Prefixes

Identify the carrier (Partner, Cellcom, Pelephone). Dial +972 followed by these numbers (dropping the first 0).

050
Pelephone
052
Cellcom
053
Hot Mobile
054
Partner (Orange)
055
Rami Levy / MVNOs
058
Golan Telecom

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From the USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exit code for calling Israel from the USA?

The US exit code is 011. You must dial this first before the country code (+972). If you are using a mobile phone or VoIP service like StartACall, you can simply use the '+' symbol instead of 011.

How many digits are in an Israeli phone number?

Israeli phone numbers are 9 digits long (including the area code/prefix, but excluding the leading 0). When calling from the USA, the format is: 011 + 972 + 9 digits.

Can I call Israeli mobile phones from the US?

Yes. Israeli mobile numbers typically start with 05 (e.g., 050, 054). Remember to drop the leading zero. Dial 011 + 972 + 5X XXX XXXX.

Is it expensive to call Israel from the USA?

Traditional carriers charge high rates, but VoIP services like StartACall offer rates as low as a few cents per minute, making it very affordable to stay in touch.

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Calling Israel from United States: what to know

Israel answers on the country code +972, with the capital in Jerusalem and most business concentrated around Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. The working language for business is Hebrew, Arabic, and local offices generally keep hours of Sunday Thursday 9:00 to 17:00. Friday is a half-day (8:00 to 13:00); Saturday is Shabbat, no calls from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +972 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Israel.

Most mobiles in Israel sit on operators such as Pelephone, Cellcom Israel, Partner Communications. Israeli business week is Sunday Thursday; calling on Saturday is a faux pas in religious circles and rarely answered anywhere.

Israel runs on UTC plus 2, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Israel from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +972

    +972 routes the call to Israel.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Jerusalem that means including the area code 2.

Best time to call Israel

The destination is 7 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 10:00
Israel clock (UTC plus 2)
16:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Israel are within normal working hours.

Rates to Israel (+972)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1978$1.98
Landline$0.0922$0.92

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Israel from United States?+

Dial 011 then +972 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Israel?+

The country code for Israel is +972. Jerusalem uses the area code 2.

What is the best time to call Israel?+

The destination is 7 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 10:00 your time reaches Israel during its working day (16:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Israel?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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