Send SMS to Israel online
Tel Aviv's busy markets are filled with vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, and tech gadgets from local startups. Businesses like private clinics, driving schools, and event organizers rely on text messages to communicate with their clients. They send reminders for medical appointments, updates on driving lesson schedules, and confirmations for event bookings. Texts are ideal here because they are quick to read, work on all phones, and are accessible even for tourists without local SIM cards.
Israel
+972 · Middle East and North Africa
Price per message
$0.04388
- For $40
- 911 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $43.88
- Example number
- +972 50 234 5678
What a bulk SMS campaign to Israel costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| 500 | $21.94 | $43.88 |
| 1,000 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
| 5,000 | $219.40 | $438.80 |
| 10,000 | $438.80 | $877.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Israel
Private clinics
Clinics in Jerusalem text patients to remind them of upcoming appointments or lab results.
Driving schools
Schools in Haifa notify students about lesson times or changes in driving test schedules.
Event organizers
Organizers in Tel Aviv send confirmations for event bookings and updates on venue changes.
Tech startups
Startups in Herzliya alert customers about product launches or software updates.
Phone number format in Israel
A mobile number in Israel has 9 digits after +972. People write it locally with a 0 in front (050-234-5678); paste it like that with Israel as the default country, or as +972 50 234 5678, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Hebrew always uses Unicode, so a message to Israel in Hebrew holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Best time to send to Israel
Clocks in Israel change for summer: Jerusalem is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July, so 10:00 there is 08:00 UTC in winter and 07:00 UTC in summer. Pick the local time in the scheduler and check the UTC line under it before you confirm.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Israel
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Israel?
One message (one segment) to Israel costs $0.04388. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $43.88, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Israel does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 911 single-segment messages to Israel, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Israel be?
Writing in Hebrew always uses Unicode, so a message to Israel in Hebrew holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for Israel?
A mobile number in Israel has 9 digits after +972. People write it locally with a 0 in front (050-234-5678); paste it like that with Israel as the default country, or as +972 50 234 5678, and the workspace treats both the same.
Should I use Hebrew or English for texts?
Hebrew is preferred for local audiences, but English works well for tourists or mixed groups.
Are there times when texts are less effective?
Texts may be less effective during Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah when many people are offline.
Ready to text Israel?
Create an account, paste your Israel numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 911 messages to Israel.