Israel Phone Number Format for Local & International Calls

An Israeli phone number consists of the country code (972), an area code or a mobile prefix (with or without a trunk code), and a local subscriber number. Each part plays a role in directing your call to the correct destination.

A country code is a telephony prefix used to identify a specific country. The country code of Israel is 972, and it must be dialed when making international calls to Israel. However, the country code is not required for local calls.

Israeli phone numbers also include the trunk code 0. It is placed before the area code or mobile prefix when dialing inside Israel. This code is not used for international calls and must be removed when dialing Israel from another country.

An area code represents the city or region linked to the phone number. In Israel, there are 5 primary geographic area codes and includes only one digit. They appear after the trunk code when dialing within the country and help route calls to the correct location.

Here are the area codes in Israel with their corresponding city/region.

Mobile phone numbers use a specific mobile prefix, instead of area codes. The prefix usually consists of three digits, 05X. Here, the initial ‘0’ is the trunk prefix, and the digit “X” varies depending on the telephone carriers.

For international calls, the leading 0 is removed and replaced with the country code, while the rest of the number remains the same.

The subscriber number is the final part of the phone number that uniquely identifies the person or business. In Israel, the subscriber numbers are 7 digits long.

For calls made locally, Israeli phone numbers start with the trunk code 0, followed by the area code for landlines or the mobile prefix for cell phone numbers, and the subscriber number.

Here’s how to dial an Israeli phone number from within the country:

• Step 1: Dial the area code or mobile prefix, starting with the trunk prefix 0.
• Step 2: Enter the 7-digit subscriber number.

Landline Number: 03 7456985

• 0 – Trunk code
• 3 – Area code for Tel Aviv
• 7456985 – Subscriber number

Mobile Phone Number: 052 4563257

• 052 – Mobile prefix (with the trunk code, 0)
• 4563257 – Subscriber number

Toll-free Number: 1800 123456

• 1800 – Toll-free prefix
• 123456 – Subscriber number

The international phone number format for Israel starts with the exit code, followed by Israel’s country code 972, then the area code or mobile prefix (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number.

Here’s how to dial an Israeli phone number from abroad:

• Step 1: Dial your country’s international exit code. You can also use the ‘+’ sign to represent the exit code when dialing from a mobile phone.
• Step 2: Enter 972, the Israel country code.
• Step 3: Add the area code or mobile prefix without the leading 0.
• Step 4: Dial the 7-digit subscriber number.

Landline Number: +972 3 789 1236 or 011 972 3 789 1236 (calling Israel from the US)

• 011 or + – US exit code
• 972 – Israel country code
• 3 – Area code for Tel Aviv (without the leading 0)
• 789 1236 – Subscriber number

Mobile Number: +972 52 456 3698 or 011 972 52 456 3698

• 011 or + – US exit code
• 972 – Israel country code
• 52 – Mobile prefix (without the leading 0)
• 456 3698 – Subscriber number

Toll-Free Number: +972 1800 123 456 or 011 972 1800 123 456

• 011 – US exit code
• 972 – Israel country code
• 1800 – Toll-free prefix
• 123 456 – Subscriber number

Emergency phone numbers in Israel are usually three or four-digit short codes. They are designed to be easy to remember and quick to dial during urgent situations. These numbers work nationwide and can be dialed from both landline and mobile phones.

Before calling Israel from abroad, make sure you use the correct international dialing format, consider Israel’s current time to avoid calling at inappropriate hours, and confirm international calling rates with your provider to prevent unexpected charges.

Many calls to Israel fail because people use the local dialing format instead of the international one. When calling from abroad, always include your country’s exit code and Israel’s country code before dialing the rest of the number. Otherwise, your call might not connect accurately.

International calling rates may differ for landline and mobile numbers, and extra charges may apply if international calling is not included in your plan. The cost is usually high with traditional carriers. VoIP phone services for international calling can help you reduce this cost by allowing you to make the calls over the internet, instead of using the expensive traditional carrier's network.

Israel follows Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2). The local time in Israel may be several hours ahead of or behind your location. Calling without checking the current time standard can lead to missed or unanswered calls, especially outside normal business hours.

To connect successfully, you must follow the Israel phone number format correctly. For local calls within Israel, dial the area or mobile prefix with the trunk code first, then the subscriber number. For international calls, dial the exit code, Israel’s country code +972, followed by the area or mobile code (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number.

Alongside the dialing format, also consider the calling costs if you’re calling Israel from overseas. For better call rates, consider using a VoIP service provider like Calilio. It offers affordable virtual phone numbers from over 100 countries with lower international calling rates. Moreover, its advanced technology ensures you face no connection issues when connecting to Israel from anywhere in the world.