This is the telephone area code for Be'er Sheva (Beersheba) and the Negev region in Israel. Locally dialed as 08.
How to Call Beersheba from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 972 (Israel country code)
- Dial the area code (8 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Beersheba from United Kingdom
00 972 8 123 4567
Where:
00 = United Kingdom exit code
972 = Israel country code
8 = Beersheba area code (08 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Beersheba phone number
Quick Facts
Beersheba Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Be'er Sheva and the surrounding Negev region:
Central Beersheba
Old City, Municipality, Ben-Gurion University
Northern Neighborhoods
Neve Noy, Neve Ze'ev, Ramot, Dalet
Southern Neighborhoods
Hey, Vav, Tet, Yud Aleph
Negev Region
Dimona, Yeruham, Mitzpe Ramon, Arad
Western Negev
Ofakim, Netivot, Sderot, surrounding communities
Industrial Areas
Emek Sara, Ramot Industrial Zone, High-Tech Park
Major Israel Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Israel
When calling Beersheba from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
France
00
Canada
011
Australia
0011