Area Code 2 – Jerusalem
The phone area code for Jerusalem is 2 (international format +9722). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2
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📍 Geographic Location of Jerusalem
Overview of Area Code +972 2
Area code 2 is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) for the Jerusalem district of Israel, as designated under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. This code serves the western part of Jerusalem, which is under Israeli administration, as well as surrounding Israeli settlements and communities in the West Bank. It is important to note that East Jerusalem, which is predominantly Palestinian, is served by the Palestinian telecommunication provider Paltel using the country code +970 and area code 2. Therefore, callers must be aware of the political and technical distinction when dialing numbers in the Jerusalem region.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +972 2 area code covers the municipal area of Jerusalem and its immediate environs, including towns such as Mevasseret Zion, Abu Ghosh, and the Israeli settlements in the vicinity. The code is administered by the Israeli Ministry of Communications and is allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based landlines. The region is served by several operators, including Bezeq, the incumbent, and alternative carriers such as Hot and Partner Communications, which offer competing fixed-line services.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
Within Israel, local calls to Jerusalem numbers are dialed using the format 02-XXX-XXXX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '2' is the area code, and the subscriber number is seven digits long. For international callers, the format is +972-2-XXX-XXXX (or 00972-2-XXX-XXXX from many countries). The seven-digit subscriber number is unique within the area code, and no overlay codes have been introduced; therefore, the area code is mandatory for all calls, even local ones, when dialing from a mobile phone.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Israel): Dial 02 followed by the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Jerusalem with the number 123-4567, dial 02-123-4567.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (00 or +) followed by 972, then 2, and then the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, from the US or UK, dial 011-972-2-123-4567 or +972-2-123-4567.
- Calling from a mobile phone within Israel: Always include the area code, as mobile numbers are non-geographic and require the full national number.
Important Considerations
When calling Palestinian numbers in East Jerusalem, you must use the Palestinian country code +970 and the area code 2, not the Israeli code. For instance, a Palestinian number in East Jerusalem would be dialed as +970-2-XXX-XXXX. This distinction is crucial for both business and personal communications. Additionally, number portability is available in Israel, meaning that a fixed-line number in the 2 area code may have been ported to a different operator or even to a VoIP service, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original allocation.