United States → Israel
Reach family in Tel Aviv, colleagues in Herzliya, or anyone across Israel — directly from your browser with transparent per-minute pricing.
$0.32
Per minute
+972
Country code
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Landline rate
$0.32/min
Mobile rate
$0.32/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
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220
min / month
~$15.68/min
~$11.84/min
~$7.04/min
~$1.60/min
$0.320/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
WHY THIS ROUTE
The US–Israel calling corridor is driven by a large Israeli-American diaspora and deep bilateral business ties spanning technology, defense, and trade.
An estimated 191,000 Israeli Americans live in the United States according to the 2020 US Census, with the largest communities concentrated in the New York and Los Angeles metro areas. Many maintain close family ties to Israel and call regularly.
The US and Israel share one of the world's oldest free trade agreements, in force since 1985. Bilateral goods and services trade totaled an estimated $55 billion in 2024, covering technology, defense, pharmaceuticals, and business services.
The United States is home to one of the largest Jewish communities outside Israel, with an estimated 6.3 million Jewish Americans. Many have family, cultural, or religious ties to Israel and call for holidays, lifecycle events, and regular check-ins.
PRICING
Call Israel from the United States at a flat 32¢/min. No bundles to manage, no expiring credits — just straightforward per-minute pricing.
Did you know?
Carrier international rates to Israel from the US can vary widely and often carry per-minute premiums well above internet-based calling options. With Sayfone at 32¢/min, a 30-minute call to Israel costs $9.60.
Sayfone rates to Israel
| Destination | Type | Rate/min |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | Landline | 32¢/min |
| Israel | Mobile | 32¢/min |
Rates are per minute with transparent pricing. No additional surcharges.
HOW IT WORKS
Sayfone is browser-based, so there's nothing to install. Open your browser, enter the Israeli number, and connect.
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Dialer
+00 000 000 00
Type the full number using the +972 country code followed by the local number (drop the leading 0). For example, a Tel Aviv landline 03-XXXXXXX becomes +972 3 XXXXXXX.
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Review the 32¢/min rate, then place your call. You'll see the per-minute cost before you connect.
COMMON CHALLENGES
International calling to Israel comes with a few practical hurdles. Here's what to watch for and how to handle each one.
Israel is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (and 10 hours ahead of Pacific) during standard time. Both countries observe daylight saving, but on different schedules — Israel's DST starts the last Friday of March and ends the last Sunday of October — so the offset can briefly shift by an hour during transition weeks.
Israeli numbers use a domestic leading 0 that must be dropped when dialing internationally. A common mistake is dialing +972 02 XXXXXXX instead of +972 2 XXXXXXX for Jerusalem. Israeli numbers are 9 digits after the country code (2-digit prefix + 7-digit subscriber).
International rates to Israel vary significantly by provider and plan. Without a dedicated international add-on, carrier per-minute charges from the US to Israel can be steep. Reviewing your rate before you call avoids surprises.
Israel observes Shabbat from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, when many businesses close and some people are less reachable. Jewish holidays (e.g., Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover) also affect availability. Plan personal and business calls around these windows.
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TIMING & TIPS
Practical guidance on the best times to call, dialing tips, and cultural etiquette for connecting with contacts in Israel.
Morning in the US, evening in Israel
9 AM ET → 4 PM IST (winter) / 4 PM IDT (summer)
Good for catching people after the Israeli workday
Afternoon in the US, late evening in Israel
3 PM ET → 10 PM IST / 10 PM IDT
Works for personal calls — most Israelis are home by then
Early morning US, Israeli business hours
6 AM ET → 1 PM IST / 1 PM IDT
Ideal for business calls during Israeli working hours (Sun–Thu)
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DST schedule and UTC offset
POPULAR DESTINATIONS
Whether you're reaching family in Jerusalem, a tech partner in Tel Aviv, or contacts in Haifa, here's what to know about calling these key Israeli cities.
Tel Aviv
Israel's commercial and tech hub. Tel Aviv landlines use area code 3. Dial +972 3 XXXXXXX from the US. The city is home to many startups and multinational offices, making it a frequent destination for business calls.
Best time to call from United States: 9 AM – 12 PM ET for business; 11 AM – 2 PM ET for personal calls
Photo brief: Tel Aviv skyline beach Israel
Jerusalem
Israel's capital and cultural center. Jerusalem landlines use area code 2. Dial +972 2 XXXXXXX. A major destination for family and community calls, especially around religious holidays.
Best time to call from United States: 9 AM – 12 PM ET for business (Sun–Thu); avoid Friday afternoon through Saturday evening
Photo brief: Jerusalem old city walls Israel
Haifa
Israel's third-largest city and a northern port hub. Haifa landlines use area code 4. Dial +972 4 XXXXXXX. Known for its mixed population and university community, Haifa sees frequent personal and academic calls from the US.
Best time to call from United States: 9 AM – 12 PM ET for business; 11 AM – 2 PM ET for personal calls
Photo brief: Haifa Bahai Gardens Israel cityscape
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Area codes for each city
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