+970 is the country code for Palestinian Territories.
Every phone number in Palestinian Territories starts with +970 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 970, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Gaza timeEastern European Time, UTC+2 to UTC+3
- From the US or Canada
- 011 970 599 123 456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 970 599 123 456
- From Australia
- 0011 970 599 123 456
- From any mobile phone
- +970 599 123 456
- Inside Palestinian Territories
- 0599 123 456
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +970, starting 56 or 59
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 1800
Check a +970 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +970, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Palestinian Territories start with 5, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 056 | +970 56 | Ooredoo Group |
| 059 | +970 59 | Palestine Cellular Communications |
Ooredoo Group started 056 and Palestine Cellular Communications started 059. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
14 landline areas cover Palestinian Territories, from 04 in Jenin to 0929 in Qalqilya/Salfit.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | +970 4 | Jenin |
| 0222 | +970 222 | Jericho/Hebron |
| 0223 | +970 223 | Jerusalem |
| 0227 | +970 227 | Bethlehem |
| 0229 | +970 229 | Ramallah/Al-Bireh |
| 0820 | +970 820 | Khan Yunis |
| 0821 | +970 821 | Rafah |
| 0824 | +970 824 | North Gaza |
| 0825 | +970 825 | Deir al-Balah |
| 0826, 0828 | +970 826, +970 828 | Gaza |
| 0923 | +970 923 | Nablus |
| 0925 | +970 925 | Tubas |
| 0926 | +970 926 | Tulkarm |
| 0929 | +970 929 | Qalqilya/Salfit |
In Palestinian Territories, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +970 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 0599 123 456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +970 599 123 456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +970599123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +970 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Palestinian Territories is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +970 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +970.
Which country uses the +970 country code?
Palestinian Territories. Every phone number there starts with +970 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Palestinian Territories from the US?
Dial 011, then 970, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 0599 123 456 at home is dialed 011 970 599 123 456 from the US, or +970 599 123 456 from any mobile phone.
Is +970 the same as 00970?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Palestinian Territories and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Palestinian Territories?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +970, written 0599 123 456 at home.
What time is it in Palestinian Territories?
Palestinian Territories is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
How do I check a +970 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Palestinian Territories and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.