🇬🇧 ➔ 🇪🇸UK to Spain Calling Guide

Calling from UK
to Spain is Simple

Calling Spain from United Kingdom normally means dialing 00 then +34 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
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How to Call Spain from UK Step-by-Step

Calling Spain from the United Kingdom is straightforward. Follow this 3-step guide.

1

UK Exit Code

Dial 00.
This is the standard exit code for calling internationally from the UK and Europe.
(On mobile/VoIP, just use +)

2

Spain Code (+34)

Dial 34.
This connects your call to the Spanish telephone network.

3

Full Number

Dial the 9-digit Spanish number.Note: Do not drop any digits!

No "Leading Zero" to Drop

Unlike France or the UK, Spanish phone numbers generally do not start with a 0. You simply dial the country code followed by the full number.

Landline (Madrid)
+34 91 123 4567
Mobile
+34 600 123 456

Spanish Area Codes

Common prefixes for major Spanish cities. Spanish numbers are always 9 digits long.

CityRegionPrefix
MadridCentral91
BarcelonaCatalonia93
ValenciaValencia96
Seville (Sevilla)Andalusia95
MalagaAndalusia95
CityRegionPrefix
BilbaoBasque Country94
AlicanteValencia96
ZaragozaAragon976
Palma de MallorcaBalearic Islands971
Las PalmasCanary Islands928
Mobile Numbers

Calling Spanish Mobiles

Spanish mobile phone numbers start with 6 or 7.

6 / 7XX XXX XXX
Movistar / Vodafone / Orange / Yoigo

Cheap Calls to Spain
From the UK

Calling Spain from a UK mobile (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three) can be incredibly expensive if you don't have a specific add-on. StartACall bypasses these networks entirely.

  • Avoid expensive UK carrier international rates
  • Call Spanish mobiles and landlines for pennies
  • No contract, pay-as-you-go
  • Crystal clear quality to Madrid, Barcelona & more

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Cheaper than standard BT or Virgin Media international rates.

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Perfect for calling hotels, restaurants, or friends in Spain.

Secure

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Instant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the code for Spain from UK?

The country code for Spain is +34. From a UK landline, dial 0034. From a mobile, you can simply dial +34.

How many digits are in a Spanish phone number?

Spanish phone numbers are 9 digits long. Landlines typically start with 9 or 8, and mobile numbers start with 6 or 7.

Do I need to dial an area code in Spain?

Yes, the area code is part of the 9-digit number in Spain. You cannot dial a local number without its regional prefix (e.g., 91 for Madrid), even if you are in the same city.

Is it free to call Spain from UK?

Calls to Spain are not free on standard UK networks and can be quite expensive. StartACall offers a much cheaper alternative using VoIP technology.

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Calling Spain from United Kingdom: what to know

Spain answers on the country code +34, with the capital in Madrid and most business concentrated around Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. The working language for business is Spanish (Castilian); regional co-officials: Catalan, Galician, Basque, Valencian, and local offices generally keep hours of 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 in many regions, the siesta-shifted afternoon is real in Andalusia, Murcia and inland Spain. Madrid and Barcelona offices often run 9:00 to 18:00 with a one-hour lunch instead.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +34 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Spain.

Most mobiles in Spain sit on operators such as Movistar (Telefónica), Vodafone España, Orange España. Spanish mobile numbers are 9 digits starting with 6 or 7; landlines also 9 digits starting with 8 or 9. There are no separate trunk codes, Madrid '91' is part of the 9-digit local number, not a city prefix.

Spain runs on UTC plus 1, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Spain from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +34

    +34 routes the call to Spain.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Madrid that means including the area code 91.

Best time to call Spain

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
09:00 to 16:00
Spain clock (UTC plus 1)
10:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Spain are within normal working hours.

Rates to Spain (+34)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1498$1.50
Landline$0.0574$0.57

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Spain from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +34 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Spain?+

The country code for Spain is +34. Madrid uses the area code 91.

What is the best time to call Spain?+

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 16:00 your time reaches Spain during its working day (10:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Spain?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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