How to Call
Israel from USA
Dial +972
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Step-by-Step: Calling Israel from USA
Follow this exact sequence to connect from any US landline or mobile.
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 '+')
Israel Code (+972)
Dial 972.
This connects your call to the Israeli telecom network.
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:
Israel City Area Codes
Use these codes when calling landlines. Remember to remove the leading '0' when dialing from the USA.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Jerusalem District | 02 |
| Tel Aviv | Central District | 03 |
| Haifa | Haifa District | 04 |
| North (Tiberias, Nazareth) | Northern District | 04 |
| South (Beersheba, Eilat) | Southern District | 08 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon (Netanya, Herzliya) | Sharon Region | 09 |
| Ashdod | Southern District | 08 |
| Rishon LeZion | Central District | 03 |
| Petah Tikva | Central District | 03 |
| Holon | Central District | 03 |
Israeli Mobile Prefixes
Identify the carrier (Partner, Cellcom, Pelephone). Dial +972 followed by these numbers (dropping the first 0).
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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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