This is the telephone area code for Ashdod, Be'er Sheva, and the Southern District of Israel.
How to Call Ashdod from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA/Canada, 00 for UK/EU)
- Dial 972 (Israel country code)
- Dial the area code (8 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Ashdod from the UK
00 972 8 854 0000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
972 = Israel country code
8 = Ashdod area code (08 without the 0)
854 0000 = Local Ashdod phone number
Quick Facts
Ashdod Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers the city of Ashdod and the surrounding Southern District:
Ashdod City
Port of Ashdod, City Center, Marina, Industrial Zones
Ashkelon
Neighboring coastal city and surrounding kibbutzim
Be'er Sheva
The capital of the Negev and surrounding metro area
Eilat
The southern resort city on the Red Sea
Rehovot
Science and research hub in the northern part of 08 zone
Kiriyat Gat
Lachish region and surrounding agricultural areas
Major Israel Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Israel
When calling Ashdod from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
European Union
00
Australia
0011
South Africa
00
China
00
Canada
011