Country Code Israel

If you want to make a call to Israel, then you need the correct country code for Israel. The area code for Israel is: +972 or 00972.

To start a phone call, first enter the correct international country code for Israel. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00972. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional number of the person you are talking to in Israel and set up the call.

Some Information About Israel

Continent Asia
Telephone code Israel 00972
International Code +972
Capital Jerusalem
Population 8.002.200
Estimated Area 21.000
Domain Extension for Websites Israel il
Language Israel Hebrew
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Country code Israel, +972 or 00972?

There are two spellings for the Israel area code, namely +972 and 00972. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Israel and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Israel that begins with a “+” (i.e. +972) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Israel using the +972 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Israel area code with leading zeros (00972) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: Access code and area code 00972

In fact, the 00972 variant applies to calls to Israel, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00972 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Israel begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011972.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Israel you can always use the country code 00972. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international (+972) dialing code for Israel works in all countries around the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Israel

To illustrate the use of the Israel dialing code (+972 or 00972) here is another example:

You want to call 456789 with the area code 0123 in Israel. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00972 123 456789

If you use a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+972 123 456789