Cheap Calls to
Israel from USA
Dial +972
Israel sits behind the +972 country code from the United States. Intercalling lets you skip the apps and the fiddly prefixes, dialing Israel straight from a browser tab at low pay as you go rates.
The essentials
- Outbound: Place calls without owning a number.
- Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Dialing Israel from the USA, Step by Step
Use this exact order to connect from any US landline or cell phone.
US Exit Code
Punch in 011.
That tells the network you are placing an international call out of the USA or Canada.
(On mobile, you can just hold '0' to get '+')
Israel Code (+972)
Add 972.
That routes your call onto Israel's telecom network.
Area Code & Number
Enter the city code or mobile prefix.Important: Drop the leading zero!
Worked Example: Tel Aviv from New York
Say the local number is 03 123 4567. Here is the way to dial it from the USA:
Area Codes for Israeli Cities
These codes apply to landlines. Drop the leading '0' whenever you dial from the USA.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Jerusalem District | 02 |
| Tel Aviv | Central District | 03 |
| Haifa | Haifa District | 04 |
| North (Tiberias, Nazareth) | Northern District | 04 |
| South (Beersheba, Eilat) | Southern District | 08 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon (Netanya, Herzliya) | Sharon Region | 09 |
| Ashdod | Southern District | 08 |
| Rishon LeZion | Central District | 03 |
| Petah Tikva | Central District | 03 |
| Holon | Central District | 03 |
Israel Mobile Number Prefixes
Spot the carrier behind a number (Partner, Cellcom, Pelephone). Dial +972, then these digits, leaving off the first 0.
Low Cost Calls to Israel
From the USA
Standard carriers tend to charge a lot for calls to Israel. Intercalling carries your call over the internet with VoIP, so you get clear connections to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and everywhere else for a small slice of the usual price.
- Bottom rates to Partner, Cellcom, and Pelephone
- Zero calling card PINs to memorize
- Connect straight from your browser
- Pay as you go, with no monthly contracts
Cheap Rates
Skip the pricey international roaming charges US carriers tack on.
Nationwide
Reach Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Eilat.
Secure
Calls are encrypted, so your conversations stay between you.
Instant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which exit code do I use to call Israel from the USA?
The US exit code is 011, and it comes before the country code (+972). On a mobile phone or a VoIP service like Intercalling, the '+' symbol stands in for 011.
How long is an Israeli phone number?
An Israeli number runs 9 digits once you count the area code or prefix but leave off the leading 0. From the USA the pattern is 011 + 972 + 9 digits.
Can I reach Israeli cell phones from the US?
Yes. Israeli mobiles usually begin with 05, for example 050 or 054. Drop that leading zero and dial 011 + 972 + 5X XXX XXXX.
Does calling Israel from the USA cost a lot?
Legacy carriers bill steep rates, yet VoIP services like Intercalling go as low as a few cents per minute, which keeps staying in touch cheap.
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