0821 area code — Rafah
0821 is the local dialing code used in Rafah, Palestinian Territories. Numbers are written internationally as +970 821.
* Palestinian Territories spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Rafah
- From abroad
- +970 821 XXX XXXX
- Within Palestinian Territories
- 0821 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +970
About the 0821 area code
A full number here takes the form +970 821 XXX XXXX — the 821 identifies Rafah within Palestinian Territories's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0821 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 Palestinian Territories number. To actually receive an SMS on a Palestinian Territories number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Rafah?
Rafah uses the area code 0821, written internationally as +970 821.
How do I call Rafah from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +970 821, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Rafah?
Rafah is in the Asia/Gaza time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0821 a mobile or a landline code?
0821 is a geographic (landline) area code for Rafah. Mobile numbers in Palestinian Territories use their own separate prefixes.