How to call the UK from Spain
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Spain
How to make a call to the UK from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code: London is 00 44 20, never 00 44 020.
- Fails
- 00 44 020 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 00Spain exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Call Birmingham from Spain
Birmingham has its own area code after 44. Type it in the dialer above.
- 00exit
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
- xxx xxxxlocal number
UK numbers have 7 to 10 digits
After 44, a UK number has 7, 9, or 10 digits, and a 10-digit number is the longest. Calling the UK cell phones follows the same steps.
- Dial 00
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Toll free numbers from Spain
To call a UK toll free number from Spain, dial it like any number. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
Calling the UK from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $0.43/min. Prepago Plus, Orange Prepago 20, and Vodafone Prepago S cover the UK; on every other plan a call has its own charge.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.26 + $0.25 per call |
 | $0.056 landline · $0.23 mobile + $1.01 per call |
 | $0.26 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays 1 hour all year, so daylight saving time never moves it.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK number from Spain cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to the UK included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to the UK in their plans. Movistar charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $0.43 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Spain for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the UK from Spain on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Spain: what is the international call code?
The country code of the UK is +44
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 1 hour behind Madrid