Spain +34
To call Spain from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 34, then the local number. Written in full: +34 612 34 56 78.
The country calling code for Spain is +34. A number starting +34 or 0034 is a call to or from Spain. From abroad: +34 612 34 56 78.
To call Spain from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 34, then the local number as is. The +34 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Spain from abroad
011 34 612 34 56 7800 34 612 34 56 780011 34 612 34 56 78+34 612 34 56 78612 34 56 78 is a real-format Spain mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Spain area codes
When calling a landline in Spain, dial the city area code after +34 (as is):
| City | Area code | Full dial |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 91 | +34 91 … |
| Barcelona | 93 | +34 93 … |
| Valencia | 96 | +34 96 … |
| Seville | 95 | +34 95 … |
| Bilbao | 94 | +34 94 … |
| Malaga | 95 | +34 95 … |
Number format
810 12 34 56from abroad+34 810 12 34 56612 34 56 78from abroad+34 612 34 56 78Landline numbers in Spain have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 96906. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +34.
Calling abroad from Spain
To call another country from Spain, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Spain to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Spain number in international format is written +34 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Spain
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Spain for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +34?
Spain has the country calling code +34.
How do I call Spain from the United States?
Dial 011, then 34, then the local number as is — for example 011 612 34 56 78.
What does +34 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Spain. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +34 mobile or landline?
The +34 code identifies the country, not the line type; Spain landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Spain
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Spain has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeOrange S.A. | 214-03 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 26.0 MDic 2025 |
| MovistarTelefónica S.A. | 214-07 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 16.4 MMay 2026 |
| VodafoneZegona Communications Plc. | 214-01 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 11.7 MDic 2025 |
| DIGIDigi Communications N.V. | — | — | 7.38 MDic 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Vodafone — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Yoigo — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Movistar — 3G (UMTS) estimated switch-off, not yet confirmed
- Orange — 3G (UMTS) planned switch-off
- Orange — 2G (GSM) planned switch-off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2000
- Porting time
- 1 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Spain number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Spain
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Spain, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Mandatory since 9 November 2007 (Ley 25/2007): operators must keep a register of prepaid buyers, who identify with a DNI, passport or foreigner identity card (companies: tax ID card). No biometric requirement.boe.es |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | Orange Spain: non-EU nationals need passport plus residence card (TIE); EU nationals need residence card or passport plus EU registration certificate. A bank account at a Spanish bank (euro-zone accounts also accepted) for direct debit is required.ayuda.orange.es |
| Reporting scam calls | INCIBE '017 - Tu Ayuda en Ciberseguridad' helpline (phone 017, WhatsApp 900 116 117) for smishing/vishing and online fraud; police complaints to Policía Nacional/Guardia Civil. Unsolicited commercial calls without prior consent are banned since 29 June 2023; the Lista Robinson (Adigital) is the advertising opt-out registry.lamoncloa.gob.es |
| Emergency numbers | 112 (all emergencies, nationwide, free even without SIM or credit); Policía Nacional 091; Guardia Civil 062; medical emergencies 061 (regional); fire services 080 / 085; Civil Protection 1006.digital.gob.es |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.
Mobile plan prices in Spain
Prepaid, tourist and SIM-only offers of the operators of Spain, as priced on their own websites on 28 September 2026. The price per GB helps compare offers of different sizes.
| Operator · offer | Type | Price | Data | Per GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrangeHoliday Mini | Tourist SIM | €25 | Unlimited15 days | — | Offer |
| VodafoneDataOnly eSIM Spain – 30 days 15 GB | Tourist eSIM | €15 | 15 GB30 days | €1 | Offer |
| DIGIMóvil 50 GB (prepago) | Prepaid | €7/month | 50 GB | €0.14 | Offer |
| VodafonePrepago S | Prepaid | €10promo | 90 GB28 days | €0.11 | Offer |
| OrangeOrange Prepago 10 | Prepaid | €10promo | 80 GB28 days | €0.13 | Offer |
| MovistarPrepago Plus | Prepaid | €10 | 60 GB28 days | €0.17 | Offer |
| O2Móvil 50GB | Monthly, SIM only | €7/month | 50 GB | €0.14 | Offer |
Checked on 28 September 2026. “promo” marks a promotional price or bonus data at that date. Prices change often: the operator's page is the reference.