Israel Dialing Code (+972)
The country calling code for Israel is +972. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Israel from anywhere.
Type a local Israel phone number to see its international form.
Note Israel has several carrier exit codes. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +972 2 123 4567.
How to dial Israel
The + in +972 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Israel itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Israel dialing reference
| Country calling code | +972 |
| ISO country code | IL |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Israel) | 00 |
| Example number | 02-123-4567 |
| International format | +972 21234567 |
Calling Israel step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Israel country code 972.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 21234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Israel?
The country calling code for Israel is +972 (ISO code IL). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Israel from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 972 (the Israel country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 972 21234567.
How do I call Israel from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 972, then the local number. For example: 00 972 21234567. On any mobile you can dial +972 21234567 instead.
What is the format of a Israel phone number?
A typical Israel number looks like 02-123-4567. Israel has several carrier exit codes. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +972 2 123 4567.