How to call Israel from France
- From mobile
- +972 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 972 x xxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Israel from France
How to make a call to Israel from France: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a French mobile, type + instead of 00, and the phone adds the exit code for you.
- 00France 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
- 00 972 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Israel
The area code comes right after 972, then the local number
- Jerusalem00 9722then the local number
- Tel Aviv00 9723then the local number
- Haifa and North Regions00 9724then the local number
- Hashfela and South Regions00 9728then the local number
- Hasharon00 9729then the local number
Before you call Israel
Calling Israel cell phones and cities
Calling Israel cell phones or cities from France starts with 00 972. Each city then has one digit.
- Jerusalem00 972 2
- Tel Aviv00 972 3
- Haifa00 972 4
- Hasharon00 972 9
Drop the 0 after 972
Israeli numbers start with a 0 at home. From France you leave it out, even for an 8-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 972 0 2 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 972 2 xxxxxxx
Calling Israel from France without an international plan
Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in France charge up to $2.24/min. Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, and sfr each include Israel only on named plans, listed in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 24× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.24 mobile |
 Bouygues TelecomLandlines included in Forfaits Bouygues Telecom 150 Go et plusbouyguestelecom.fr · 2026 | $0.91 |
 | No rate published |
 | $2.24 |
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. The time difference with Paris changes with daylight saving time, so check the clocks above.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 1 hour ahead of Paris
- March 27 to March 29: 2 hours ahead of Paris
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Israel fails
Free Forfait 2€ needs an option to call destinations outside the plan
On the Free Forfait 2€, calls from France to destinations outside the plan work only with the Option Internationale.
Free Mobile, Brochure tarifaire Forfaits mobilesEU roaming allowances do not cover calls from France to another EU country
Roam like at home covers calls you make while you travel in the EU. It does not cover a call from France to a number in another EU country. Check the international allowance of your plan before you call.
Arcep, Bilan 2024 de la plateforme J’alerte l’Arcep, page 25From 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 France on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in France
Are calls to Israel included in France phone plans?
Yes. Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, and sfr include calls to Israel in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Israel from France?
Nothing extra on Forfait 250 Go 5G+. Without such a plan, carriers in France charge up to $2.24 a minute. Suparelay calls Israel from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Jerusalem from France?
For Jerusalem, dial 00 972 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Israel?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Free call to Israel: how to call Israel from France for free?
Only on Forfait 250 Go 5G+, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Israel from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Israel from France 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 France?
From a landline in France, dial 00 972, then the number
When is the best time to call Israel?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Israel. Most of the year: 1 hour ahead of Paris. March 27 to March 29: 2 hours ahead of Paris
How do I call Israel from France with an international call to Israel?
Dial 00 972, then the number. From a mobile, +972 works too