Area Code 867 – Albacete
The phone area code for Albacete is 867 (international format +34867). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 867
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📍 Geographic Location of Albacete
Overview of Area Code 867 (Albacete, Spain)
Area code 867 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Spanish national numbering plan, administered under the ITU-T E.164 standard by the Comisión del Mercado de los Telecomunicaciones (CNMC). It serves the province of Albacete, located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in southeastern Spain. The code covers the provincial capital, Albacete city, as well as surrounding municipalities and rural areas within the province.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 867 code is assigned to the traditional fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services within the province. Key cities and towns served include Albacete (the capital), Hellín, Villarrobledo, Almansa, and La Roda. The geographic area is characterized by a mix of urban, suburban, and rural zones, and the code is used by both residential and business subscribers.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Spain, the full national significant number (NSN) is nine digits, comprising the area code (867) followed by a six-digit subscriber number. Local calls within the same area code require dialing only the six-digit subscriber number, while calls from other Spanish regions require dialing the full nine-digit number, including the leading '8' (i.e., 867 123 456).
For international callers, the correct format is +34 867 123 456, where +34 is Spain's country calling code. The leading '0' is never dialed from abroad. When calling from a mobile phone or VoIP service, the same international format applies.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest CNMC updates, there is no overlay code for Albacete; the 867 code remains the sole geographic code for the province. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 867 numbers when switching fixed-line operators, provided they remain within the same geographic area. This ensures competition among operators while maintaining the geographic significance of the code.
Practical Examples
- Local call (within Albacete): Dial 123 456.
- National call (from Madrid): Dial 867 123 456.
- International call (from the UK): Dial 00 34 867 123 456 or +34 867 123 456.
Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for both residents and businesses to ensure seamless connectivity with Albacete's fixed-line network.