This is the telephone area code for Eilat, Be'er Sheva, and the Southern District of Israel.
How to Call Eilat 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 Eilat from the United Kingdom
00 972 8 630 0000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
972 = Israel country code
8 = Eilat area code (08 without the 0)
630 0000 = Local Eilat phone number
Quick Facts
Eilat Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers the city of Eilat and surrounding Arava region:
Hotel District
North Beach, Royal Garden, and Promenade areas
Coral Beach
Southern beaches and Underwater Observatory area
Eilat Port
The southern maritime gateway of Israel
Be'er Sheva
The capital of the Negev region
Ashdod
Major port city on the Mediterranean coast
Central Arava
Agricultural settlements like Ein Yahav and Hatzeva
Major Israel Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Israel
When calling Eilat from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
European Union
00
Australia
0011
Russia
810
China
00
Canada
011