Area Code 6 – Mobile - Movistar / Vodafone / Orange / Yoigo
The phone area code for Mobile - Movistar / Vodafone / Orange / Yoigo is 6 (international format +346). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 6
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Overview of Spanish Mobile Numbering
In the Spanish national numbering plan, numbers beginning with the digit 6 are exclusively allocated to mobile services. These are non-geographic numbers, meaning they are not tied to any specific region or city. The country code for Spain is +34, and all mobile numbers have a total length of 9 digits, including the leading 6. Therefore, a complete international dialing format is +34 6XX XXX XXX (or +346XXXXXXXX).
Assignment to Mobile Network Operators
The prefix 6 is shared among all Spanish mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). The major MNOs are Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Yoigo. However, the second digit of the number often indicates the original operator: for example, 60 and 61 were historically associated with Movistar, 62 with Vodafone, 63 and 64 with Orange, and 67 with Yoigo. Yet, due to mobile number portability (MNP), a subscriber may retain their number when switching operators, so the prefix no longer guarantees the current network. This is a crucial consideration for businesses performing number validation or routing.
Dialing Formats
- National dialing (within Spain): Simply dial the 9-digit number, e.g., 612 345 678.
- International dialing (from abroad): Dial the international access prefix (00 or +), then 34, followed by the 9-digit number, e.g., +34 612 345 678.
- No trunk prefix: Spain does not use a trunk prefix like '0' for domestic calls; the number is dialed as is.
Technical and Regulatory Aspects
Mobile numbers in Spain are used for both voice and SMS/MMS services. They are also used for data services and are required for mobile internet access. The Spanish regulatory authority, Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), oversees the allocation of number ranges to operators. Operators must comply with strict guidelines regarding number portability and service quality. Since 2019, the CNMC has also implemented a system to identify the operator of a number via a central database, but the public cannot easily query this; third-party services are often used for this purpose.
Practical Implications for Callers
For businesses and individuals, calling a Spanish mobile number from abroad is straightforward. However, be aware that charges may apply, depending on your telecom provider. Within Spain, calls between mobile numbers are typically charged separately from landline calls, but many tariffs now include unlimited mobile calls. When receiving calls from Spanish mobiles, the caller ID will always display the full 9-digit number, allowing you to identify it as a mobile. There is no geographic significance to the number, so you cannot infer the caller's location from the prefix alone.