How to call Israel from Spain
- From mobile
- +972 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 972 x xxx xxxx
From $0.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Israel from Spain
How to make a call to Israel from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Israeli numbers drop the trunk 0 after 972, so Jerusalem is 2, not 02.
- 00Spain exit code
- 972Country code of Israel
- 2Jerusalem
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +972 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +972 2 123 4567
- Mobile
- +972 2 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 972 2 123 4567
Main area codes in Israel
The area code comes right after 972, then the local number
- Jerusalem00 9722then the local number
- Tel Aviv00 9723then the local number
- Haifa and North Regions00 9724then the local number
- Hashfela and South Regions00 9728then the local number
- Hasharon00 9729then the local number
Before you call Israel
Dial the city code without 0
Leave out the 0 that Israelis write before the area code.
- Fails
- 00 972 0 3 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 972 3 xxxxxxx
Pick the code for your city
Each region has its own digit after 972. Numbers run 7 to 12 digits, so an 8-digit number is normal.
- Jerusalem00 972 2
- Tel Aviv00 972 3
- Haifa00 972 4
- Hasharon00 972 9
Save contacts with +972
Calling Israel cell phones works the same way: save the contact as +972 and the number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Type +
- Dial 972
- Dial the number without 0
Calling Israel from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls Israel for $0.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66/min. Movistar, Orange, and Vodafone each include Israel only on one named prepaid plan, so check yours before you call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 29× cheaper | $0.09 landline$0.24 mobile |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.23 + $1.01 per call |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
Want to call Israel?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Israel
The time now in Israel, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Madrid is 2 hours or 1 hour, depending on daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 1 hour ahead of Madrid
- March 27 to March 29: 2 hours ahead of Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Israel fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom any country, a call to Israel also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Israel from Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +972, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to Israel included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to Israel in their plans. Movistar charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Israel from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Jerusalem from Spain?
For Jerusalem, dial 00 972 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Israel?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 972. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +972 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 972 and the number
Can I call Israel on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 972 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Israel
Why isn't my call going through to Israel?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Israel from Spain for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Israel from Spain on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Israel without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Israel landline from Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 972, then the number
When is the best time to call Israel?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Israel. Most of the year: 1 hour ahead of Madrid. March 27 to March 29: 2 hours ahead of Madrid
How do I call Israel from Spain with an international call to Israel?
Dial 00 972, then the number. From a mobile, +972 works too