How to Call Israel From the US: Complete Guide (+972)
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How to Dial Israel From the US
Israel uses the country code +972. With strong US-Israel ties and a large diaspora, Israel is one of the most frequently called Middle Eastern countries from the US.
Dialling Format
From a US phone: 011 + 972 + area code (without leading 0) + local number
From a mobile with + dialling: +972 + area code (without leading 0) + local number
Example Calls
Israeli Area Codes
Israeli mobile numbers start with 050, 052, 053, 054, 055, or 058 depending on the carrier.
Cost Comparison: Calling Israel
Best Time to Call Israel
Israel is in Israel Standard Time (IST, UTC+2) and observes daylight saving (IDT, UTC+3 in summer).
- 7 hours ahead of ET (winter): 9 AM in New York = 4 PM in Tel Aviv
- 7 hours ahead of ET (summer): 9 AM EDT in New York = 4 PM IDT in Tel Aviv
- Business hours: Sunday-Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM IST
- Best overlap: 9-11 AM ET = 4-6 PM IST
Tips for Calling Israel
- Shabbat: From Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, observant Jews do not answer phones. Avoid calling during Shabbat unless you know the person is secular.
- Sunday is a work day: Unlike the US, Sunday is a regular business day in Israel.
- WhatsApp is universal: WhatsApp is the primary communication app in Israel for both personal and business use.
- Jewish holidays: Israel observes numerous Jewish holidays when businesses close. Major ones include Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Passover.
- Palestinian territories: Calling the West Bank and Gaza may route differently. Use +970 for Palestinian Authority numbers.
Summary
To call Israel from the US, dial 011 + 972 + area code (without 0) + number. BubblyPhone offers $0.01/min rates. Tel Aviv is 7 hours ahead of ET. Remember that the Israeli work week is Sunday-Thursday, and Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening) is observed.
