Italy Country Code (+39): Complete Guide
Complete guide to Italy country code +39. Learn how to dial Italy from abroad - keep the leading 0! Understand Rome, Milan area codes, mobile carriers (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre), and save money.
Italy Country Code (+39)
+39 is the country code for Italy, and Vatican City uses it too. Unlike most countries, Italy keeps the leading 0 on landlines: Rome is +39 06, so from the US you dial 011 39 06 and the number. Mobile numbers start with 3 and have no 0.
Important: Keep the Leading 0!
Unlike most countries, Italy requires you to dial the leading 0 in area codes even when calling from abroad. For Rome (06), dial +39-06-XXXX-XXXX, NOT +39-6-XXXX-XXXX. This is a common mistake!
๐ฎ๐นQuick Facts
๐How to Dial Italy
Universal Format
Keep the leading 0 for landlines! Mobile numbers start with 3 and don't have a 0.
Venice: La Serenissima
Area code: 041 | Remember to include the 0!
๐๏ธMajor City Area Codes
| City | Area Code | Region | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 06 | Lazio | +39-06-XXX-XXXX |
| Milan | 02 | Lombardy | +39-02-XXX-XXXX |
| Naples | 081 | Campania | +39-081-XXX-XXXX |
| Turin | 011 | Piedmont | +39-011-XXX-XXXX |
| Florence | 055 | Tuscany | +39-055-XXX-XXXX |
| Venice | 041 | Veneto | +39-041-XXX-XXXX |
| Bologna | 051 | Emilia-Romagna | +39-051-XXX-XXXX |
| Palermo | 091 | Sicily | +39-091-XXX-XXXX |
| Genoa | 010 | Liguria | +39-010-XXX-XXXX |
| Verona | 045 | Veneto | +39-045-XXX-XXXX |
Remember: Always include the full area code with leading 0 when calling Italy from abroad. +39-06 for Rome, +39-02 for Milan, etc.
๐ฑMobile Carriers
Italian mobile numbers are 10 digits and always start with 3. The carrier can be identified by the prefix:
TIM
Vodafone Italy
WindTre
Iliad
๐ฑ Mobile Format: Italian mobile numbers are 10 digits: 3XX-XXX-XXXX. When calling from abroad: +39-3XX-XXX-XXXX (no leading 0 for mobiles, just landlines).
WhatsApp in Italy
85%+ smartphone penetration
WhatsApp is extremely popular in Italy, especially among younger generations. For casual communication, it's often preferred over regular phone calls.
๐ฐCost to Call Italy
| Service | Rate per Minute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | From $0.034/min | Best rates for Italy |
| AT&T | $2.00-3.00/min | Standard international |
| Verizon | $1.50-2.50/min | Without plan |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or included | Magenta MAX included |
| Free | App-to-app, very popular |
๐ก Pro Tip: Italy is one of the cheaper European countries to call. BubblyPhone rates are up to 99% less than major US carriers!
๐Time Zone
Italy uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Italy observes daylight saving time from late March to late October.
- โข 8-11 AM EST = 2-5 PM in Italy (afternoon)
- โข 3-5 PM EST = 9-11 PM in Italy (evening, after dinner)
Note: Italians typically eat lunch 1-3 PM and dinner 8-10 PM. Avoid calling during meal times!
๐๏ธ Calling Vatican City & San Marino
โFrequently Asked Questions
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