How do I call Israel from South Africa?

To call Israel from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +972, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 50 234 5678, you would dial: 00 972 50 234 5678.

What is the country calling code for Israel when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Israel is +972. To call Israel from South Africa, dial +972 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Israel in?

Israel is in the UTC+02:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Israel?

The official currency of Israel is the Israeli new shekel (₪). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Israel?

The capital city of Israel is Jerusalem. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Israel when calling from South Africa?

To make affordable calls to Israel from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +972 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Israel when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Israel from South Africa. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Israel from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 0h (same time). A practical window in South Africa is 09:00-18:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Israel.

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How to Call Israel from South Africa

Calling Israel from South Africa: 00 972 [local number].

Israel Country Code: +972

ISO: IL

ISR

Quick answer

To call Israel from South Africa, 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Israel from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

Add Israel's country code

Dial the country code +972 for Israel.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Israel (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 972 [local number] - For example: 00 972 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0097250 234 5678

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+97250 234 5678

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Calling Israel from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

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

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Israel at a Glance

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.

Destination Calling Profile: Israel

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.

Route Profile: South Africa to Israel

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 972 50 234 5678

Capital Time Difference

0h (same time)

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

09:00-18:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Israeli new shekel (₪)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Israel (Arabic, Hebrew).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Israel (UTC+02:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Israel

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Israel, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Israel

South Africa exit code: 00Israel calling code: +972Time difference: 0h, same primary timezone

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +972 before the local Israel number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Israel's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Israel dialing details

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.

South Africa to Israel call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Israel's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 972 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.

Destination market: Israel is in Western Asia, with Jerusalem as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Israel is listed in Western Asia with about 10M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Israel (Arabic, Hebrew). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Israeli new shekel (₪) in Israel.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +972, then the Israel local number.Pretoria to Jerusalem has a 0h, same primary timezone time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Israel language context: Arabic, Hebrew. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Israel, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Israel

24 Locations

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]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.