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Cheap calls to Israel from Australia start at 2.3c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Israeli landlines start at 2.5c on East Star and mobiles at 17.7c on African Dream. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Cheap Calls to Israel: Find the Cheapest Card
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
International Call Rates to Israel: Every Card Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to an Israeli landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Platinum | 2.5c/min | 17.9c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 50c |
| 2. East Star | 2.5c/min | 19.3c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 3. Super Deal | 2.5c/min | 19.3c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 4. India Call | 2.9c/min | 22c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 60.9c |
| 5. Asian Connection | 3.5c/min | 19.7c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 70c |
| 6. Cricket | 3.5c/min | 19.2c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 70c |
| 7. Easy Calling | 3.4c/min | 34.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 71.4c |
| 8. All Seasons | 3.4c/min | 33.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 71.4c |
| 9. Day to Day | 3.5c/min | 34.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 73.5c |
| 10. Hello World | 3.5c/min | 18.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 73.5c |
| 11. Lime Blue | 3.9c/min | 36.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 78c |
| 12. African Dream | 4c/min | 17.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 84c |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Platinum | 12.5c | 2.5c/min, no connection fee, 1 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Golden Banana | 89.5c | 17.9c/min, no connection fee, 1 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | East Star | $1.50 | 2.5c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | African Dream | $10.62 | 17.7c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Israel often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Golden Banana | $53.70 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Platinum | $6.50 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | African Dream | $45.98 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
How to Make Cheap Calls to Israel
A prepaid calling card is the cheapest way to make calls to Israel from any mobile or landline in Australia. It is the simplest way of making cheap international calls, with low rates from 2.3c a minute.
- Calling card. You call a local access number, so the card needs no internet connection. The access number is a local dial-in number, so your phone provider charges it as a local call. With one card you can call any landline number or mobile in Israel, and you add credit with a recharge. Call quality is the same as a regular phone line. You pay for calling credit up front, so there is no bill.
- Calling apps (VoIP). Calls via the internet are free when both people have the same calling app and a good internet connection. An app for calls to Israel needs mobile data or Wi-Fi at both ends. An app cannot reach a landline for free.
- Your phone plan. Many plans charge more per minute for international calls to Israel, or need an add-on. Check your call rates before you call.
The country code, or calling code, for Israel is +972. To make international calls to Israel, dial 0011 972, then the number without its first 0.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| East Star | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus) |
| African Dream | $5, $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
How to Call Israel with a Calling Card
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 972 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 050 234 5678 becomes 0011 972 50 234 5678. More examples and a number converter are in our guide on how to call Israel from Australia.
Compare every card that calls Israel, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Israel from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Israel costs 25c on Platinum. A 1 hour call costs $1.50 to a landline on East Star and $10.62 to a mobile on African Dream. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Israel from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 2.3c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.5c on East Star and mobiles at 17.7c on African Dream.
Do calls to Israeli mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 2.5c a minute to a landline on East Star and 17.7c to a mobile on African Dream. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
How do I dial a +972 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 972, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 050 234 5678 becomes 0011 972 50 234 5678. On a mobile phone you can type +972 instead of 0011 972.
What is the time difference between Australia and Israel?
Israel moves its clocks forward on the Friday before the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October. It is 9 hours behind Sydney in mid January and 7 hours behind in mid July.
Can I call Israel for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Israel, a phone card costs from 2.5c a minute to a landline and 17.7c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
