🇬🇧 ➔ 🇪🇸UK to Spain Calling Guide

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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

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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?

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Country deep dive

From United Kingdom to Spain

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route — different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Spain (+34)

Spain sits in CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2). Canary Islands run one hour behind mainland Spain (WET/WEST).. The country dial code is +34 and the official language for business is Spanish (Castilian); regional co-officials: Catalan, Galician, Basque, Valencian. Local business hours run roughly 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00 in many regions — the siesta-shifted afternoon is real in Andalusia, Murcia and inland Spain. Madrid and Barcelona offices often run 9:00–18:00 with a one-hour lunch instead. — and the practical answering window is Wednesday and Thursday mornings 10:30–12:30 are the best B2B answering windows. Friday afternoons see early closures, especially in summer ('jornada intensiva')..

Major cities & area codes

  • Seville · 95
  • Bilbao · 94
  • Málaga · 95
  • Madrid · 91

Mobile carriers in Spain

  • MásMóvil · 6, 7 mobiles
  • Movistar (Telefónica) · 6, 7 mobilesLargest carrier; rural coverage strongest
  • Vodafone España · 6, 7 mobiles

What to know when calling Spain

  • 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.
  • Long lunches (2 hours) remain normal outside Madrid/Barcelona; calling between 14:00–16:00 in cities like Seville or Granada is futile.
  • August is vacation month; nationwide business slows from 1–31 August and many SMBs close entirely the second and third weeks.

Calling from United Kingdom

From United Kingdom (GMT (UTC+0) / BST (UTC+1, last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October).) the local business window is 9:00–17:30 typical. Pub-and-lunch culture clusters meetings 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–16:30.. Most outbound callers reach a live answer most easily mid-morning local time, before lunch, and again in the late afternoon.

  • International calls to UK landlines should drop the leading 0 after +44; mobiles likewise (e.g. UK mobile 07700 900000 dials as +44 7700 900000).
  • 070 numbers look like UK mobiles but are 'personal numbers' that can cost the caller £0.50/minute or more — they're not real mobile lines.
Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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