How to call the USA from Spain
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Spain
How to make a call to the USA from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Spain exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a big city from Spain
Every city code takes 7 more digits after it.
- New York City00 1 212
- Brooklyn00 1 718
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
Mobile and landline start differently
To call from Spain to the USA, a mobile takes +1 and a landline takes 00 1. Calling the USA cell phones takes the same 10 digits.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
Call a USA toll free number
Dial it from Spain with 00 1 first, then its 10 digits. Some US numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- 00exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxtoll free number
Calling the USA from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $1.41/min. Movistar, Orange, and Vodafone each include the USA on one prepaid plan only. Any other plan pays a charge per call.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 35× cheaper | |
 | $1.24 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.056 + $1.01 per call |
 | $1.24 + $0.87 per call |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time moves the time difference between 5 and 6 hours behind Madrid.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Madrid
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Madrid
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to the USA included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to the USA 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 USA from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Spain?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Madrid. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Madrid. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Madrid
How to call from Spain to the USA on an international call?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too