+972 is the country code for Israel.
Every phone number in Israel starts with +972 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 972, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Jerusalem timeIsrael Time, UTC+2 to UTC+3
- From the US or Canada
- 011 972 50 234 5678
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 972 50 234 5678
- From Australia
- 0011 972 50 234 5678
- From any mobile phone
- +972 50 234 5678
- Inside Israel
- 050-234-5678
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +972, starting 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58 or 59
- Landlines
- 8 to 12 digits after +972, such as +972 2 XXX XXXX in Jerusalem
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 1255 or 180
Check a +972 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +972, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Israel start with 5, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 050 | +972 50 | Pelephone |
| 051 | +972 51 | Xphone, Wecom |
| 052 | +972 52 | Cellcom |
| 053 | +972 53 | Hot Mobile |
| 054 | +972 54 | Orange |
| 055 | +972 55 | Pelephone, 019mobile, Rami Levy |
| 056 | +972 56 | Ooredoo |
| 058 | +972 58 | Golan Telecom |
| 059 | +972 59 | Jawwal |
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.
5 landline areas cover Israel, from 02 in Jerusalem to 09 in Hasharon.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +972 2 | Jerusalem |
| 03 | +972 3 | Tel Aviv |
| 04 | +972 4 | Haifa and North Regions |
| 08 | +972 8 | Hashfela and South Regions |
| 09 | +972 9 | Hasharon |
In Israel, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +972 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 050-234-5678 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +972 50 234 5678 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +972502345678 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +972 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 Israel 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 +972 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +972.
Which country uses the +972 country code?
Israel. Every phone number there starts with +972 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Israel from the US?
Dial 011, then 972, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 050-234-5678 at home is dialed 011 972 50 234 5678 from the US, or +972 50 234 5678 from any mobile phone.
Is +972 the same as 00972?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in 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 Israel?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +972, written 050-234-5678 at home. A landline has 8 to 12 digits, written 02-XXX-XXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Israel?
02 for Jerusalem, 03 for Tel Aviv, 04 for Haifa and North Regions, 08 for Hashfela and South Regions and 09 for Hasharon. From abroad, drop the 0 and put +972 in front.
What time is it in Israel?
Israel is on Israel Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
How do I check a +972 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Israel 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.