How to Call Israel From the US - Cheapest Options 2026 | +972

March 18, 2026 2 min read BubblyPhone Team

Call Israel from the US for $0.01/min. Complete guide with +972 country code, Israeli area codes, and cheapest calling options compared.

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

Israeli area codes start with 0 locally. Drop the leading 0 when calling from the US. Tel Aviv is 03 locally, which becomes 972 3 internationally.

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

Israel's work week is Sunday through Thursday. Friday afternoon and Saturday (Shabbat) are the weekend. Do not call for business on Saturday.

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.