How to call the USA from Israel
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Israel
How to make a call to the USA from Israel: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile in Israel, + replaces the exit code, so you dial no 00 and no carrier code.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- Cellcom013 1
- HOT mobile017 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a US city with HOT mobile
From a HOT mobile landline, each city code is followed by 7 digits.
- New York City017 1 212
- Brooklyn017 1 718
- Los Angeles017 1 310
- Chicago017 1 312
Check a toll free number first
A toll free number in the USA can refuse calls from abroad. Type it in the dialer above to try it.
Calling the USA from Israel without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Israel charge up to $3.15/min. Cellcom includes calls to the USA in its plans, and HOT mobile sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 78× cheaper | |
 | $1.80 with access code 013 |
 | $3.15 with access code 017 |
 | $1.17 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours behind Jerusalem
- March 8 to March 27: 6 hours behind Jerusalem
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours behind Jerusalem
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Check Pelephone international call access
If your Pelephone line blocks international calls, use its service access form to open them.
Pelephone, Useful formsCheck your international operator before dialing 00
00 routes calls through the international operator assigned to your line.
Knesset, International calling reportExtra minutes use subscriber rates
Calls beyond your Cellcom 013 international package use the subscriber tariff.
Cellcom 013 Netvision, Subscriber international calling tariffFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
Calling the USA cell phones: how to call the USA from Israel on a mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Israel
Are calls to the USA included in Israel phone plans?
On some plans. Cellcom includes calls to the USA in its plans. HOT mobile charges 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 the USA from Israel?
With no plan, carriers in Israel charge up to $3.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Israel?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
What is the best way to call the USA from Israel?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call from Israel to the USA as an international call?
The country code of the USA is +1
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Israel 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 the USA from Israel on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Israel?
From a landline in Israel, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 013 with Cellcom and 017 with HOT mobile
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 7 hours behind Jerusalem. March 8 to March 27: 6 hours behind Jerusalem. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours behind Jerusalem