🇪🇸 How to Call Spain from the UK: Complete 2025 Guide

Calling Spain from the UK is easy once you know the right dialling format. Whether you’re calling friends in Madrid, a hotel in Barcelona, or a business partner in Valencia, here’s exactly how to connect smoothly and affordably — and how virtual landline numbers can make it even simpler.

☎️ 1. The Quick Dial Format

To call a Spanish number from the UK, use this format:

Type	Dialling Format	Example
Mobile	00 + 34 + [9-digit mobile number]	00 34 612 345 678
Landline	00 + 34 + [city code] + [phone number]	00 34 91 234 5678 (Madrid)

Breakdown:

• 00 – UK’s international dialling prefix

• 34 – Spain’s country code

• 91, 93, 95, etc. – local area codes (e.g., Madrid = 91, Barcelona = 93, Seville = 95)

☎️ 1. The Quick Dial Format to call Spain from the UK

To call a Spanish number from the UK, use this format:

Type	Dialling Format	Example
Mobile	00 + 34 + [9-digit mobile number]	00 34 612 345 678
Landline	00 + 34 + [city code] + [phone number]	00 34 91 234 5678 (Madrid)

Breakdown:

• 00 – UK’s international dialling prefix

• 34 – Spain’s country code

• 91, 93, 95, etc. – local area codes (e.g., Madrid = 91, Barcelona = 93, Seville = 95)

🌍 2. Spain’s Area Codes

City	Area Code	Example Number
Madrid	91	00 34 91 123 4567
Barcelona	93	00 34 93 765 4321
Valencia	96	00 34 96 456 7890
Seville	95	00 34 95 333 2211
Malaga	95	00 34 95 999 1234
Bilbao	94	00 34 94 555 8765

Spain uses two-digit regional prefixes, followed by 7-digit numbers — making every number a total of 9 digits.

💬 3. Calling from a Mobile

When dialling from a UK mobile, you can replace 00 with +:

Example: +34 612 345 678

This works the same way, but is easier to use if you’re travelling or storing international contacts.

💷 4. Cost-Saving Tips for UK–Spain Calls

International calls can get expensive — especially from traditional landlines. Try these tips:

1. Use an internet-based calling service (e.g. VoIP or Wi-Fi calling).

2. Get a virtual landline number with Flamingo Digital — you can route calls through the cloud at local rates.

3. Bundle minutes or use calling add-ons from your UK provider.

4. Use messaging apps like WhatsApp, Teams, or Zoom for free audio and video calls.

🔗 Related reading: Virtual Landline Numbers — learn how a UK business number can forward calls anywhere, including Spain.

🌐 5. Calling Spanish Numbers from Abroad (While in Spain)

If you’re travelling and need to reach UK contacts while in Spain:

• Dial +44, drop the first 0 from the UK number→ Example: +44 20 7946 1234 (for a London number)

• Consider using AI Receptionist tools from Flamingo Digital to manage calls while you’re away — it answers instantly and transfers to you wherever you are.

🔗 Explore: AI Receptionist — handle business calls worldwide with 24/7 intelligent answering.

💡 6. Business Tip: Keep a Spanish Presence Without a Spanish Office

For UK businesses with clients in Spain, maintaining a local image is crucial.A virtual landline number lets you advertise a Spanish or UK phone number that routes to your main office or mobile — ideal for sales, support, or remote work setups.

🔗 Learn more about our cloud-based phone solutions: AI Customer Service

🧭 Quick Summary

Step	Action
1	Dial 00 (or +)
2	Add 34 (Spain’s country code)
3	Add the local area or mobile number
✅	Example: 00 34 91 234 5678 (Madrid)

🏁 In Summary

To call Spain from the UK, just dial 00 34 followed by the number. For regular calls — especially for business — cloud-based virtual numbers can save costs, improve flexibility, and help your company maintain a professional presence in both countries.