0966 area code — Alicante
0966 is the local dialing code used in Alicante, Spain. Numbers are written internationally as +34 966.
* Spain spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Alicante
- From abroad
- +34 966 XXX XXXX
- Within Spain
- 0966 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +34
About the 0966 area code
A full number here takes the form +34 966 XXX XXXX — the 966 identifies Alicante within Spain's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0966 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Spain number. To actually receive an SMS on a Spain number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Alicante?
Alicante uses the area code 0966, written internationally as +34 966.
How do I call Alicante from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +34 966, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Alicante?
Alicante is in the Africa/Ceuta time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0966 a mobile or a landline code?
0966 is a geographic (landline) area code for Alicante. Mobile numbers in Spain use their own separate prefixes.