How to Call Spain from the US? Dialing Codes & Tips

The Spanish phone number format for international calls from the US includes the US exit code, Spain’s country code, the area code or mobile prefix, and the subscriber number.

1. US Exit Code: The US exit code is 011. This tells your carrier that you are making an international call from the US. You can replace this exit code with the “+” sign.
2. Spain Country Code: Spain’s country code is 34. It identifies Spain as the destination country for your call.

3. Area Code: Spanish landline numbers start with 8 or 9, and are nine digits long in total. The first three digits serve as the geographic area code identifying the region.
   
   Here are some of the most popular cities in Spain, along with their area codes:

   City	Area Codes
   Madrid	911–918
   Barcelona	931–938
   Valencia	961–966
   Seville	954–959
   Bilbao	944–946
   Santa Cruz de Tenerife	922, 822
   Las Palmas	928, 828

4. Mobile Prefix: Mobile phone numbers in Spain start with 6 or 7 and consist of nine digits in total, clearly identifying them as Spanish mobile numbers regardless of the service provider.
5. Subscriber Number: This is the remaining part of the phone number that identifies the individual person or business.

To call Spain from the US, dial the US exit code (011), Spain's country code (34), followed by the nine-digit local Spanish number.

• Step 1: Dial the US exit code, 011 or the “+” sign.
• Step 2: Enter the Spain country code, 34.
• Step 3: Dial the nine-digit local number.

Examples:

1. To call a landline number in Madrid, Spain, from the US, 
   dial: 011 34 911 XXX XXX or +34 911 XXX XXX.
   
   Here, 011 is the US exit code, 34 is Spain’s country code, 911 is Madrid’s area code, and the remaining digits are the subscriber's landline number.
2. To call a Spanish mobile number 632 XXX XXX from the US, you need to dial: 011 34 632 XXX XXX or +34 632 XXX XXX.
   
   In this dialing format, 011 represents the US exit code, 34 is Spain’s country code, 632 is the mobile prefix, and the remaining digits are the subscriber's number.
3. To call a toll-free number in Spain, like 900 XXX XXX from the US, dial: 011 34 900 XXX XXX or +34 900 XXX XXX.

In this dialing structure, 011 is the US exit code, 34 is Spain’s country code, 900 is the toll-free prefix, and the remaining numbers are the subscriber toll free number.

Calling a Spanish number from the US can cost $1.99 to $3.00 per minute with traditional carriers, while VoIP services are much more affordable at around $0.01 to $0.05 per minute. Calling cards offer $0.005 to $0.014 per minute, and social media apps allow free calls.

Calls made through a US landline or mobile carrier are usually charged at standard international rates. These range from $1.99 to $3.00 per minute, depending on your provider and whether you’re calling a landline or a mobile number. Many carriers offer international calling plans that significantly reduce per-minute costs.

VoIP services offer Spanish virtual numbers that work over the internet, allowing you to call Spain from the US at local rates. The cost ranges from $0.01 to $0.05 per minute, depending on the provider. With a VoIP service, you can easily dial Spanish landlines and mobile numbers from your phone, tablet, or computer, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for international calls.

Calling cards are another cost-effective option for calling Spain from the US. You purchase a prepaid card with a fixed amount of credit and use it to make calls at rates ranging from $0.005 to $0.014 per minute. Calling cards can be convenient for occasional calls, but some may include hidden fees.

Many social media apps, like WhatsApp, Messenger, or Viber, allow free audio and video calls to Spain using an internet connection. This option is ideal for personal calls, especially when both parties have an active account on the same app and a reliable internet connection.

The ideal time for business calls from the US to Spain is during early morning hours in the US, as this overlaps with standard business hours in Spain. When making personal calls, choose a time that suits the recipient’s schedule and local time.

Spain operates on one time zone, Central European Time (UTC+1), while the United States spans six time zones. As a result, the time difference between Spain and the US usually ranges from 6 to 11 hours, depending on which US time zone you’re calling from.

This table shows the time difference between the US and Spain and the best US calling times aligned with Spain’s business hours, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Calling Spain from the US is straightforward once you understand the dialing format and available options. You can reach Spanish landlines, mobile and toll-free numbers by dialing the US exit code (011) or “+”, followed by Spain’s country code (34), the area code or mobile prefix, and the local number.

In addition to the dialing structure, it’s important to consider the time zone difference to call at a convenient hour and choose a cost-effective calling method that suits your needs.