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)
Tip: A number written as 03-123-4567 locally becomes +972 3 123 4567 internationally.

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.

Use our Time Difference Calculator to compare your local time with Israel.

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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

Tip: Save emergency numbers offline when traveling. Coverage and language options can vary by region.

References

Helpful references for dialing and country standards:

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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