How to call Israel from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Israel from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Israeli numbers run from 7 to 12 digits, so an 8-digit number is not a typo.
- 011The US exit code
- 972Country code of Israel
- 2Jerusalem
- 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
- 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 Tel Aviv with code 3
Tel Aviv takes 3 straight after 972. The 0 of its home area code drops.
- 011exit
- 972Israel
- 3Tel Aviv
- xlocal number
Calling Israel cell phones with plus
A saved +972 number works from any US mobile.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 972
- Dial the area code and number
Codes for the other regions
Haifa and the north, the south, and Hasharon each have one digit after 972.
- Haifa and North011 972 4
- Hashfela and South011 972 8
- Hasharon011 972 9
Calling Israel from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Israel in a plan, so each one needs an international add-on.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 44× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.24 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.09 + tax with plan |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 to New York changes with daylight saving time, from 6 hours to 7.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 27: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Israel fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Israel included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Israel in a plan
How much does it cost to call Israel from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jerusalem from the US?
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 the US for free? Is a free call to Israel possible?
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 US 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 the US?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. March 8 to March 27: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Israel from the US? How to make an international call to Israel, or how to call to Israel from the US?
Dial 011 972, then the number. From a mobile, +972 works too