02 area code — Jerusalem
Phone numbers in Jerusalem, Israel use the area code 02. Numbers are written internationally as +972 2.
How to call Jerusalem
- From abroad
- +972 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Israel
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +972
About the 02 area code
Locally the code appears as 02; from outside Israel you replace the leading 0 with +972 2.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Israel number. To actually receive an SMS on a Israel number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem uses the area code 02, written internationally as +972 2.
How do I call Jerusalem from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +972 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Jerusalem. Mobile numbers in Israel use their own separate prefixes.