Country calling code
Israel Country Code: +972
Use +972 to call phone numbers in Israel from abroad. This page includes dialing steps, number formats, ISO codes, time zone details (Asia/Jerusalem), and emergency numbers.
🇮🇱 Israel
Capital
Jerusalem
Time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
ISO alpha-2
IL
Currency
ILS (New Shekel)
Quick facts about Israel
Official name
State of Israel
Region
Western Asia / Middle East
Calling code
+972
ISO codes
IL / ISR / 376
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How to call Israel (+972)
International dialing format: Exit code + 972 + Number (no leading 0)
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial country code 972
Israel’s country calling code is 972.
3) Dial the number (omit 0)
If the local number starts with 0 (like 03…, 02…, or 05X…), remove the 0 and dial: +972 3… / +972 2… / +972 5X….
Examples (format)
Tel Aviv area (format example)
+972 3 XXX XXXX
Mobile (format example)
+972 5X XXX XXXX
Call from the US/Canada
011 972 (Number)
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Israel phone number format
Israel uses a closed dialing plan. Inside Israel, a leading 0 is commonly used (trunk prefix). When calling internationally, replace that 0 with +972.
| Type | Domestic format (inside Israel) | International format |
|---|---|---|
| Landline (example) | (0A) XXX-XXXX | +972 A XXX XXXX |
| Mobile (example) | 05N-XXX-XXXX | +972 5N XXX XXXX |
| Dialing out of Israel | 00 + Country code + Number | (N/A) |
Israel ISO codes
ISO 3166 country codes are commonly used for shipping, customs, payments, analytics, and data systems.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | IL | Short code (forms, shipping labels) |
| ISO alpha-3 | ISR | Databases, reporting, standards |
| ISO numeric | 376 | Systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
Israel time zone
IANA time zone ID
Asia/Jerusalem
Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
UTC offset (seasonal)
UTC+2 (IST) / UTC+3 (IDT)
Israel observes daylight saving time (DST) each year.
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Emergency numbers in Israel
If you need urgent help in Israel, these commonly used emergency hotlines are:
Police
100
Ambulance (MADA)
101
Fire & Rescue
102
References
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FAQ
What is Israel’s country calling code? ▾
Israel’s country calling code is +972.
Do I include the leading 0 when calling Israel from abroad? ▾
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +972 and then the number without the 0.
What time zone is Israel in? ▾
Israel uses Asia/Jerusalem: UTC+2 (standard) and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
What are Israel’s ISO codes? ▾
ISO codes: IL (alpha-2), ISR (alpha-3), 376 (numeric).
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