Area Code 980 – Zamora
The phone area code for Zamora is 980 (international format +34980). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 980
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📍 Geographic Location of Zamora
Overview of Area Code 980 (Zamora, Spain)
Area code 980 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Spanish national numbering plan, assigned to the province of Zamora, located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León. This code covers the entire provincial territory, including the capital city of Zamora and numerous smaller municipalities. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical location, and calls are routed based on the fixed-line network infrastructure.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 980 code serves the province of Zamora, which borders Portugal to the west and is characterized by a mix of urban and rural areas. Key towns and cities within this code include Benavente, Toro, and Puebla de Sanabria. The province is known for its Romanesque architecture and is a significant agricultural region. Administratively, the code falls under the jurisdiction of the Spanish telecommunications regulator, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), which oversees numbering assignments.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For local callers within Spain, dialing a Zamora number requires the full 9-digit number, which includes the area code (980) followed by the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). The national format is 980 XXX XXX. For example, a local call to a business in Zamora would be dialed as 980 123 456. There is no need to dial a trunk prefix like '0' before the area code, as is common in some countries; the national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits, starting with the area code.
For international callers, the dialing format is: +34 980 XXX XXX. The Spanish country code is +34, and the leading '0' of the area code is dropped when dialing from abroad. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011 34 980 123 456, while a caller from the UK would dial 00 34 980 123 456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest CNMC data, there is no overlay code for the 980 area. The province of Zamora retains its exclusive geographic code, and all fixed-line numbers within the province begin with 980. This simplifies dialing and avoids the need for 10-digit dialing within the province. However, it is important to note that number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing providers, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Zamora can dial the 9-digit number directly without any additional prefixes. Callers from other parts of Spain must also dial the full 9-digit number, as there is no separate trunk prefix. Foreign callers must use the international access code of their country, followed by Spain's country code (+34), and then the 9-digit number (including the area code). It is advisable to check with your telecom provider for any specific international dialing instructions, as some VoIP services may require a different format.