How to call Israel from Canada
- From mobile
- +972 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 972 x xxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Israel from Canada
How to make a call to Israel from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Israeli area code after 972, so 03 becomes 3.
- Fails
- 011 972 03 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 972 3 xxx xxxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 972Country code of Israel
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +972 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +972 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +972 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 011 972 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Israel
The area code comes right after 972, then the local number
- Jerusalem011 9722then the local number
- Tel Aviv011 9723then the local number
- Haifa and North Regions011 9724then the local number
- Hashfela and South Regions011 9728then the local number
- Hasharon011 9729then the local number
Before you call Israel
Dial the right city code
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv take one digit after 972.
- Jerusalem011 972 2
- Tel Aviv011 972 3
- Haifa011 972 4
Save Israeli contacts with +972
Calling Israel cell phones works the same way: save the number as +972, then the area code without its 0.
- Type +972
- Add the area code without 0
- Add the local number
Check the length of the number
Israeli numbers run from 7 to 12 digits in total, so an 8-digit number is normal. Type 011 972 and the number in the dialer above.
Calling Israel from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Israel in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
- Bell MobilityInternational long distance saver
- Freedom MobileWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 26× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.24 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.063 + tax with plan |
 | $1.23 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
Want to call Israel?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Israel
The time now in Israel, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time moves the time difference to Toronto between 6 and 7 hours.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 27: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Israel fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Israel also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Israel from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Israel included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Israel in a plan
How much does it cost to call Israel from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jerusalem from Canada?
For Jerusalem, dial 011 972 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Israel?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 972. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +972 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 972 and the number
Can I call Israel on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 972 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Israel
Why isn't my call going through to Israel?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Israel from Canada for free, with a free call to Israel?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Israel from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Israel without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Israel landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 972, then the number
When is the best time to call Israel?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Israel. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 27: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call Israel from Canada, and how to make an international call to Israel?
Dial 011 972, then the number. From a mobile, +972 works too