How to Call Italy 🇮🇹
Italy's country code is +39. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 39 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 39 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 39 ... |
| From Japan | 010 39 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +39 ... |
The leading zero rule
Italy is the exception: do NOT drop the leading 0 from landlines. Rome 06 stays +39 06. Italian landline zeros are part of the number.
Area codes in Italy
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Rome | 06 |
| Milan | 02 |
| Naples | 081 |
| Turin | 011 |
Calling mobile numbers
Italian mobiles start with 3 and have no leading zero: +39 3xx xxx xxxx.
Time zones and when to call
Italy is on CET/CEST. August is functionally a holiday month; businesses genuinely close.
The mistake people actually make
Dropping the landline zero out of habit. Nearly every other country drops it; Italy keeps it, and +39 6 instead of +39 06 won't connect.
The cheapest ways to call Italy
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Italy phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Italy?
The country code is +39. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +39 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Italy?
Italy is the exception: do NOT drop the leading 0 from landlines. Rome 06 stays +39 06. Italian landline zeros are part of the number.
How do I call a mobile number in Italy?
Italian mobiles start with 3 and have no leading zero: +39 3xx xxx xxxx.
What is the cheapest way to call Italy?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.