Calling Israel from Saudi Arabia: 00 972 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Israel from Saudi Arabia, dial 00, then 972, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 972 50 234 5678.
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Dialing format
00 972 50 234 5678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Israel correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Israel - whether you’re calling Jerusalem or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Israel from Saudi Arabia
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Saudi Arabia.
Dial the country code +972 for Israel.
Dial the local phone number in Israel (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 972 [local number] - For example: 00 972 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+972
Capital of Israel
Jerusalem
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of Israel
Israeli new shekel (₪)
Israel Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
Your time
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Israel is --
Israel, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Jerusalem, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 10M.
The official currency is the Israeli new shekel (₪). When calling Israel, the country code is +972. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, Hebrew.
Population
10M
Population Rank
#91 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, Hebrew
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
24 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Israel currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +972.
Exit Code in Saudi Arabia
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Saudi Arabia Country Code
+966
Route Dialing Pattern
00 972 50 234 5678
Capital Time Difference
1h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
Saudi riyal (ر.س) -> Israeli new shekel (₪)
Primary languages: Saudi Arabia (Arabic) and Israel (Arabic, Hebrew).
Shared language overlap: Arabic. Primary timezones: Saudi Arabia (UTC+03:00) and Israel (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Saudi Arabia to Israel, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Saudi Arabia
To
Israel
For dialing this route, callers in Saudi Arabia usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +972 before the local Israel number.
Saudi Arabia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+03:00, while Israel's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.
Saudi Arabia callers are represented by SA/SAU, with Riyadh as a capital reference point, Western Asia, 35M people, Saudi riyal (ر.س), and primary language context of Arabic.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +966. Origin time zones: UTC+03:00.
Israel is represented here by IL/ISR, Jerusalem, Western Asia, about 10M people, Israeli new shekel (₪), and primary language context of Arabic, Hebrew.
Destination calling code: +972. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Saudi Arabia's outbound dialing rules with Israel's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 972 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.
Destination market: Israel is in Western Asia, with Jerusalem as a main administrative center. Calls from Saudi Arabia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 10M. Primary language context: Arabic, Hebrew. Local billing and everyday prices use Israeli new shekel (₪).
Route context: Saudi Arabia is listed in Western Asia with a population of about 35M; Israel is listed in Western Asia with about 10M. The route has shared language overlap in Arabic. Currency context also changes across the route: Saudi riyal (ر.س) in Saudi Arabia and Israeli new shekel (₪) in Israel.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Afula | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Akko (Acre) | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Ashdod | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Ashkelon | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Bat Iam | 972-3 | +972-3 [local number] |
| Beersheva | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Carmiel | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Dimona | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Eilat | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Hadera | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Haifa | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Herzliya | 972-9 | +972-9 [local number] |
| Holon | 972-3 | +972-3 [local number] |
| Jaffa | 972-3 | +972-3 [local number] |
| Jerusalem | 972-2 | +972-2 [local number] |
| Nazareth | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Netanya | 972-9 | +972-9 [local number] |
| Qiryat Shmona | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Raanana | 972-9 | +972-9 [local number] |
| Ramat Gan | 972-3 | +972-3 [local number] |
| Rehovot | 972-8 | +972-8 [local number] |
| Tel Aviv | 972-3 | +972-3 [local number] |
| Tiberias | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
| Tsefat | 972-4 | +972-4 [local number] |
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