How to call Israel from India

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 India

How to make a call to Israel from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + instead of 00, and drop the 0 in front of the area code.

  1. 00India exit code
  2. 972Country code of Israel
  3. 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

+972

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

Dial a city in Israel

Add the area code right after 972. Type it in the dialer above.

  • Jerusalem00 972 2
  • Tel Aviv00 972 3
  • Haifa00 972 4
  • Hasharon00 972 9

Drop the 0 after 972

A saved number with a 0 in front of the area code fails from India.

Fails
00 972 0 3 the number
Works
00 972 3 the number

Save Israeli contacts with +972

For calling Israel cell phones, save +972 and the number without the 0. An 8-digit number works the same, because Israeli numbers run from 7 to 12 digits.

Calling Israel from India without an international plan

Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.22/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi list Israel in no plan, so a call without ours is charged by the minute.

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper
$0.09 landline$0.24 mobile
AirtelNo plan for Israelairtel.in · 2026
$0.13 + tax
JioNo plan for Israeljio.com · 2026
$0.16 + tax
ViNo plan for Israelmyvi.in · 2026
$0.22 + tax

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+972

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When to call Israel

The time now in Israel, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.

Time difference
March to October: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata
October to March: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata
Daylight saving time
Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Israel

Why a call to Israel fails

New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD

A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.

Vi, Postpaid Terms and Conditions

Vi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming

The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.

Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD Codes

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
How to fix each one

Questions

How to call Israel from India from a mobile or cell phone?

Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in India

Are calls to Israel included in India phone plans?

Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Israel in a plan

How much does it cost to call Israel from India?

With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.22 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How much does Jio charge to call Israel?

Jio charges $0.16 a minute to a landline in Israel and $0.16 to a mobile

How much does Vi charge to call Israel?

Vi charges $0.22 a minute to a landline in Israel and $0.22 to a mobile

How to call Jerusalem from India?

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

How to call Israel from India for free, or make 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 India 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 an Israel landline from India?

From a landline in India, dial 00 972, then the number

How do I call Israel from India with an international call to Israel?

Dial 00 972, then the number. From a mobile, +972 works too

When is the best time to call Israel?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Israel. March to October: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata. October to March: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata

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