Calling Abroad From Israel

Making international calls from Israel can be more challenging than from other countries. Besides restrictions on calling specific countries, Anglos living or visiting Israel can often face exorbitant fees for international calls if not done correctly. This makes maintaining regular communication with your friends and family abroad extremely difficult and expensive.

Fortunately, there are ways to avoid paying huge fees for international calls from Israel. All you have to do is know which number to dial.

Our international calling guide has all the information you need to navigate making international calls from Israel. Keep reading to learn how to call anywhere in the world using the different mobile providers available.

How to Avoid Huge Fees for International Calls From Israel

When calling an international number from Israel, you’ll need to dial your service provider’s calling code before dialing the actual number. These calling codes are called international calling prefixes and typically consist of three digits starting with zero, such as “013” and “014.”

If you call abroad by dialing the appropriate code from your service provider, you’ll be charged according to standard rates for international calls.

However, if you dial another code by mistake, your call will still get through, but you’ll be charged an excessive amount of money. This results from your number not being signed up for the services of that specific provider.

To avoid huge fees for international calls from Israel, always double-check whether you’ve dialed the correct code before placing the call.

If you need a short-term solution, you can also purchase a calling card from a post office or grocery store. These cards are pre-loaded with a specific number of credits, preventing you from spending more money than you intended.

If, however, you’re making Aliyah and need a more permanent solution, we’ll show you how to call popular destinations from Israel using the most popular service providers.

How to Call Abroad From Israel

Calling abroad from Israel differs slightly based on whether you’re calling a landline or a mobile phone.

To call an international landline phone number from Israel, enter digits in the following order:

The service provider code (international calling prefix) (Ex. 013, 014)
The country code (Ex. +1 for the U.S., +44 for the U.K.)
The area code (Ex. 212, 718, 646, 917 for New York)
The landline phone number, excluding 0 in the front if there is one

Calling an international mobile phone number from Israel is done as following.

The service provider code (international calling prefix) (Ex. 013, 014)
The country code (Ex. +1 for the U.S., +44 for the U.K.)
The area code (Ex. 212, 718, 646, 917 for New York)

The default international calling prefix in Israel is “00.” The prefixes for other significant mobile operators in Israel are as follows:

For service providers not listed in the table, such as, and Pelephone, you can use the default international calling prefix, “00.”

Now that you know the basics of making international calls from Israel, let’s go over a few examples of popular calling destinations.

How to Call the U.S. From Israel

The international country code for the U.S. is “1.”

For the purpose of this guide, let’s say you’re calling Los Angeles, a number with the prestigious “310” area code. Let’s also say the number you’re dialing is “555-5555.”

With that in mind, here’s how you can call America from Israel using different providers:

To call America with 012 Smile, dial 012 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Cellcom, dial 013 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Bezeq International, dial 014 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Hallo 015, dial 015 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Golan Telecom, dial 016 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with HOT Mobile, dial 017 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Xfone 018, dial 018 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with 019 Mobile, dial 019 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Pelephone, dial 00 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with Partner, dial 00 1 310 555 5555.
To call America with TCS Telecom, dial 00 1 310 555 5555.

When moving to Israel, it might be best to check beforehand which service provider offers the lowest rates for your desired country. For instance, calling the U.S. from Israel with the “018” prefix is one of the more affordable options.

How to Call the U.K. From Israel

To call U.K. from Israel, you’ll need the country’s international calling code, which is “44.”

Let’s say you’re calling London. You’ll need the city’s area code, “20.” U.K. phone numbers consist of two blocks of four digits, so we’ll use “5555 5555” for the purpose of this guide.

To call the U.K. with 012 Smile, dial 012 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Cellcom, dial 013 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Bezeq International, dial 014 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Hallo 015, dial 015 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Golan Telecom, dial 016 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with HOT Mobile, dial 017 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Xfone 018, dial 018 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with 019 Mobile, dial 019 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Pelephone, dial 00 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with Partner, dial 00 44 20 5555 5555.
To call the U.K. with TCS Telecom, dial 00 44 20 5555 5555.

How to Call Canada From Israel

Canada shares the international country code with the U.S. – “1.”

To show you how to call Canada from Israel, we’ll use the area code for Toronto, “416,” and a generic Canadian phone number: “555 5555.”

To call Canada with 012 Smile, dial 012 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Cellcom, dial 013 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Bezeq International, dial 014 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Hallo 015, dial 015 1 310 555 5555.
To call Canada with Golan Telecom, dial 016 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with HOT Mobile, dial 017 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Xfone 018, dial 018 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with 019 Mobile, dial 019 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Pelephone, dial 00 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with Partner, dial 00 1 416 555 5555.
To call Canada with TCS Telecom, dial 00 1 416 555 5555.

How to Call Australia From Israel

Australia’s international country code is “61.”

In this guide, we’ll call Sydney, so we need the number “2” for our area code. Our dummy phone number will be “5555 5555.”

To call Australia with 012 Smile, dial 012 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Cellcom, dial 013 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Bezeq International, dial 014 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Hallo 015, dial 015 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Golan Telecom, dial 016 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with HOT Mobile, dial 017 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Xfone 018, dial 018 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with 019 Mobile, dial 019 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Pelephone, dial 00 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with Partner, dial 00 61 2 5555 5555.
To call Australia with TCS Telecom, dial 00 61 2 5555 5555.

Calling Australia might be cheaper with some operators, such as 019 Mobile. For this reason, you should check the rates for Australia before moving or traveling to Israel if you have family or friends down under.

How to Call South Africa From Israel

When calling South Africa from Israel, you’ll need the country’s international calling code, “27.”

To demonstrate the dialing process, we’ll use “11,” the area code for Johannesburg, and “555 5555” as the receiver’s phone number.

To call South Africa with 012 Smile, dial 012 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Cellcom, dial 013 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Bezeq International, dial 014 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Hallo 015, dial 015 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Golan Telecom, dial 016 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with HOT Mobile, dial 017 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Xfone 018, dial 018 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with 019 Mobile, dial 019 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Pelephone, dial 00 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with Partner, dial 00 27 11 555 5555.
To call South Africa with TCS Telecom, dial 00 27 11 555 5555.

How to Call Mexico From Israel

The international country code for Mexico is “52.”

Let’s imagine you’re calling someone in Cancún. In that case, you’ll need the “998” area code. The number you’re calling will be “5555 5555.”

To call Mexico with 012 Smile, dial 012 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Cellcom, dial 013 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Bezeq International, dial 014 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Hallo 015, dial 015 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Golan Telecom, dial 016 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with HOT Mobile, dial 017 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Xfone 018, dial 018 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with 019 Mobile, dial 019 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Pelephone, dial 00 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with Partner, dial 00 52 998 5555 5555.
To call Mexico with TCS Telecom, dial 00 52 998 5555 5555.

How to Text Abroad From Israel

Most mobile providers in Israel don’t support sending international text messages or limit what you can send. For this reason, your best bet is to use internet apps, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Skype, and Viber, to send messages abroad from Israel.

As a plus, you can also use them to make international calls regularly, provided you live in Israel and have the internet set up in your home.

How to Call Israel From Abroad

Suppose you’re currently outside Israel and want to check in with your friends and family. In that case, you’ll need to use “972,” Israel’s international dialing code.

The exact number you need to dial will look something like this:

The international dialing access code specific to the country you’re currently in
972, the dialing code for Israel
The local area code without the “0” at the beginning
The Israeli phone number you want to reach

Let’s say you’re calling from the U.S. to reach someone in Jerusalem with “555 5555” as their phone number. In that case, you’d dial: 011 972 2 555 5555.

In this example, “011” is the international dialing access code for the U.S., and “02” is the area code for Tel Aviv.

Enjoy Unlimited International Calls With TCS Telecom

Enjoy Unlimited International Calls With TSC Telecom

TCS Telecom is an Israel-based telecommunication provider that specializes in international services. As such, we offer highly competitive prices for international calls and text messages.

With TCS Telecom, you can opt for one of four mobile plans:

Kids Plan. This is the most affordable mobile plan and includes 200 minutes for international calls.
Premium Sim. With this plan, you’ll receive unlimited international calls to specific countries.
Kosher Plan. The Kosher Plan includes 1,500 minutes for international calls to specific countries.
Platinum Sim. This plan allows an unlimited number of calls to an extensive list of countries.

Note that some plans include calling all numbers, while others focus only on landline numbers. It depends on your plan and the country you’re calling.

If you’re making Aliyah, you can also use TCS Telecom for your TV, internet, and landline needs. This makes us a one-stop shop for making your transition to Israel as comfortable as possible.

Best of all, we provide service in English, so you’ll have no trouble setting up any of your chosen plans and packages. Get in touch with one of our friendly reps today for more information.