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How to Call Spain
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Spain from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Spain with confidence.
The Spain country code is +34. Use +34 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Spain from any country, then dial the 9 digits after +34. The ISO codes are ES and ESP.
SPAIN COUNTRY CODE
+34
Dial before any spanish number from outside Spain
What is the country code for Spain?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +34 | Dial before a spanish number |
| ISO Code | ES / ESP | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +34 | Use for calls into Spain |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 9 digits after +34 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Spain uses 9-digit national numbers. Landline numbers start with 9 or 8. Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7.
For spanish numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Spain. From another country, place +34 before the number.
How to call Spain
Use this universal format: exit code, then +34, then the 9 digits after +34.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 34 for Spain.
- Dial the 9 digits after +34.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +34
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Spanish numbers have no trunk prefix or area codes. Dial the national number directly.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +34 912 345 678 for a Madrid landline and +34 612 345 678 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 34 9 digits after +34 | 011 34 912345678 |
| UK | 00 34 9 digits after +34 | 00 34 912345678 |
| Australia | 0011 34 9 digits after +34 | 0011 34 912345678 |
| Mobile, any country | +34 9 digits after +34 | +34 912345678 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Spain number looks like
A spanish phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +34 and the national number.
Landline
+34 | 912 | 345678
Mobile
+34 | 612 | 345678
Number format and length
After +34, spanish numbers contain 9 digits after +34. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid landline | +34 XX XXX XXXX | +34 912 345 678 |
| Madrid landline | +34 XX XXX XXXX | +34 912 345 678 |
| Spanish mobile | +34 XX XXX XXXX | +34 612 345 678 |
Format a Spain number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the spanish number in international format with +34 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a spanish number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Spanish numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
Spain number formats and emergency numbers
Spanish numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +34 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | (none) | +34 |
| Barcelona | (none) | +34 |
| Valencia | (none) | +34 |
| Seville | (none) | +34 |
| Bilbao | (none) | +34 |
| Zaragoza | (none) | +34 |
| Number type | Dialed in NL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from spanish lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 112 works inside Spain only. If you are outside Spain, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Spain.
Cost and best time to call Spain
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Spain
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to spanish landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether spanish mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Spain follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, during daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ES offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | ES offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | ES offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Spain free
Calling Spain is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Spain calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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