Italy Country Code (+39): Complete Guide to Calling Italy
📅 November 2025
⏱️ 8 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Complete guide to Italy country code +39. Keep the leading 0 when dialing! Learn Rome, Milan area codes, mobile carriers (TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad), and save money on calls.
Quick Facts: Italy Country Code
| Country Code | +39 |
| International Prefix | 00 (from Italy) |
| Number Format | +39 0XX XXX XXXX (landline) |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1/+2) |
| Major Carriers | TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad |
⚠️ Important: 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.
How to Dial Italy
The Italy country code is +39. Keep the leading 0 for landlines! Mobile numbers start with 3.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 39 + full number (with 0)
Example (Rome): 011-39-06-XXXX-XXXX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 39 + full number
Example (Milan): 00-39-02-XXXX-XXXX
Mobile Numbers
Format: +39 + 10-digit number (starts with 3)
Example: +39-3XX-XXX-XXXX
Italy Area Codes
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Rome | 06 |
| Milan | 02 |
| Naples | 081 |
| Turin | 011 |
| Florence | 055 |
| Venice | 041 |
Mobile Carriers in Italy
Italian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 3:
- TIM (~30%): Former state telecom, prefixes 33X, 36X, 37X
- Vodafone Italy (~28%): British multinational, prefixes 34X, 38X
- WindTre (~26%): Wind + 3 merger, prefixes 32X, 38X, 39X
- Iliad (~10%): French disruptor with low prices, prefix 35X
Cost to Call Italy
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01-0.02/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $2.00-3.00/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or included |
| Free (app-to-app) |
Time Zone
Italy uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer:
- 12 PM EST = 6 PM in Italy
- 9 AM PST = 6 PM in Italy
Pro Tips for Calling Italy
- Keep the 0: Unlike most countries, Italy requires the leading 0 in area codes internationally
- Mobile = 3: Italian mobile numbers always start with 3 (no leading 0)
- WhatsApp Popular: 85%+ of Italians use WhatsApp for messaging
- Meal Times: Avoid calling during lunch (1-3 PM) and dinner (8-10 PM)
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