How to call Israel from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Israel from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts an Israeli area code, so Tel Aviv is 3 after 972, not 03.
- 00The UK exit code
- 972Country code of Israel
- 3Tel Aviv
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
Calling Israel cell phones takes the same +972 as a landline, so one saved contact works for both.
Pick the code for your city
Jerusalem is 00 972 2. Israeli numbers vary in length, and an 8-digit number is valid.
- Jerusalem00 972 2
- Tel Aviv00 972 3
- Haifa00 972 4
- Hasharon00 972 9
Check your O2 spend cap first
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars international calls, so lift the cap before you dial.
Calling Israel from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone need an add-on for Israel, and O2 includes Israel on its Big Bundle plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 68× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.24 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.04 landline · $0.16 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42 |
 | $3.96 |
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 changes with daylight saving time, so Israel is 3 hours or 2 hours ahead of London.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 2 hours ahead of London
- March 27 to March 29: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Israel fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Israel included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Israel in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Israel from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jerusalem from the UK?
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 the UK for free?
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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 972, then the number
How do I call Israel from the UK for 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. Most of the year: 2 hours ahead of London. March 27 to March 29: 3 hours ahead of London