08
This is the telephone area code for Ashkelon and surrounding areas in southern Israel.
How to Call Ashkelon 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
Example: Calling Ashkelon from United States
011 972 8 675 0000
Where:
011 = US exit code
972 = Israel country code
8 = Ashkelon area code (08 without the 0)
675 0000 = Local Ashkelon phone number
Quick Facts
08
Area Code
+972
Country Code
9-10 digit
Dialing Format
00
Israel Exit Code
Ashkelon Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Ashkelon and nearby communities in Israel's Southern District:
City Center
Ashkelon Downtown, City Hall, Kaplan Boulevard
North Ashkelon
Afek, Bar Ilan, Afridar
South Ashkelon
Coastal neighborhoods, Marina area
East Ashkelon
Industrial Zone, Yavneh East extension
Beaches & Parks
Ashkelon National Park, Beach Promenade
Greater Ashkelon
Sderot (partial coverage), Netivot fringe areas
Major Israel Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Israel
When calling Ashkelon from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011