970 Country Code: Palestine (+970)
Country code 970 (+970) belongs to Palestine. Palestine uses the international dialing code +970, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PS.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +970 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00970 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 970 (from the US and Canada), 0011 970 (from Australia), or the bare 970. All refer to the same Palestine country code. Note: 970 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +970 is the international dialing code for Palestine, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Palestine (+970).
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Did You Get a Call from +970? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +970 followed by more digits is originating from Palestine. The caller is dialing you from a Palestine-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Palestine carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +970:
- -Family or friends in Palestine calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Palestine-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Palestine call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +970 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Palestine Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +970.
Calling Palestine Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Palestine come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Palestine numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0591234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Palestine. Dial +970 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Palestine numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Palestine uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +970 is the legitimate Palestine country code, and most unsolicited calls from +970 numbers are legitimate calls from Palestine-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +970 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Palestine Country Code
Which country is country code 970?
Country code 970 belongs to Palestine. The full international dialing code is +970, also written as 00970 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 970 from the US and Canada, or +970 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Palestine?
+970 is the international dialing code for Palestine, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is PS. Equivalent forms — 00970, 011 970, +970, and 970 — all refer to the same Palestine country code.
Is 970 a US area code?
No. 970 is the international country code for Palestine, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Palestine from the US, dial +970 or 011 970 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Palestine from abroad?
Yes. Palestine uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +970. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Palestine.
Can I call Palestine from my browser?
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