Call Israel from United States
Affordable calls from United States to Israel. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.28
per minute
Landline
$0.55
per minute
Same rate whether you call from United States or anywhere else
How major carriers compare
| Provider | Rate | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Callana | $0.28/min | Pay as you go |
| AT&T | $1.50/min | AT&T International Day Pass |
| Verizon | $1.49/min | Verizon International Plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.20/min | T-Mobile Stateside International |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Callana rates are the same regardless of where you call from.
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Best Way to Call Israel from United States
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Israel.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 972 + local number from your United States phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Israel
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +972, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Jerusalem
+972-2
Tel Aviv
+972-3
Haifa
+972-4
Common Issues When Calling Israel
Dialing CodeDrop the leading 0 from Israeli mobile numbers
Drop the leading 0 from Israeli mobile numbers
Israeli mobile numbers start with 05 domestically (050, 052, 053, 054, 055, 058). When calling from abroad, drop the 0: dial +972 5X-XXX-XXXX.
RoutingPalestinian territories use +970
Palestinian territories use +970
The Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza) use country code +970, which is separate from Israel's +972. Make sure you're using the correct country code for the specific area you're calling.
Calling Israel from United States
Time difference
Israel is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time
Best time to call
Morning US (9-11 AM ET) = afternoon Israel (4-6 PM IST)
Popular cities called
Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva
Peak calling seasons
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, Hanukkah
Calling tips
Israeli families value calls before Shabbat (Friday afternoon). Rosh Hashanah and Passover are peak family calling seasons.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Israel from United States?
With Callana, calls from United States to Israel cost $0.28/min to mobile phones and $0.55/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Israel from United States?
Morning US (9-11 AM ET) = afternoon Israel (4-6 PM IST). Israel is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Israel from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Israel number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in United States, dial 011 + 972 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Israel?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Israel from United States immediately.
What is the best way to call Israel from United States?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from United States, dial 011 then +972 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Israel not connecting?
Common issues when calling Israel include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.