28 Aug 2025

How do we dial an Italian number from abroad in 2025?

Basic format

• From any country: +39 (Italy's code) + area code (with 0 for landlines) + local number; or +39 + mobile number (starts with 3).

Examples

• Calling a Rome landline: +39 06 4XXXXXXX
• Calling a Milan landline: +39 02 8XXXXXXX
• Calling an Italian mobile: +39 3XX XXXXXXX

Italy uses country code +39; national numbers are 3–12 digits (excluding +39) per the international plan referenced by Italy's regulator.

Tip: Save contacts with +39 so apps like WhatsApp, Viber, and banking 2FA recognize the number globally.

Which city/area code do we need?

Important: In Italy, the 0 is part of the landline area code and must be dialed even from abroad (rule since 1998). This helps you reach the right local numbers in each area.

Common Italian area codes (keep the “0”):

What about mobiles, toll-free, and special numbers?

• Mobiles: Start with 3 (e.g., 320, 334, 347). A mobile phone number is dialed with +39 and the full number (no area code) so the call can connect correctly; these numbers are generally 10 digits long, though some older 9-digit mobile numbers still exist.
• The original carrier may not match the prefix because numbers can be ported.
• Some providers also support redirecting calls to voicemail or another service by using codes before the telephone number.
• Toll-free: Many start with 800 (free for callers in Italy).
• Vatican & San Marino: Vatican City uses Rome's 06 under +39 (its separate code 379 isn't used in practice). San Marino can be reached either via +378 or via +39 0549.

How do we dial from Italy to other countries?

To place an international dialing call from Italy to another country, use the international access prefix 00, then the destination country code, area code, and number (or just tap + on mobiles). Example: calling the UK from Italy ? 00 44 20 XXXX XXXX, and the same steps apply whether you call from a fixed line or a mobile service. Italy's regulator specifies 00 as the international prefix.

When is the best time to call?

Italy is in CET/CEST (UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer). For families abroad, this helps people call from anywhere in the world at the right local time, since late afternoon/evening in Europe often matches morning or midday in the Americas. Keeping numbers saved with +39 also helps messaging apps adjust to time zones automatically. (General guidance; check our local clocks.)

Are there any 2025 updates we should know?

Italy's regulator AGCOM activated anti-spoofing filters that block many spam calls showing fake +39 fixed-line caller IDs coming from abroad, with mobile-number filtering to follow. If calls don't work, check the full dialed number and your network settings. It doesn't change how we dial, but it improves protection.

How does this help money-transfer users?

• Correct formatting avoids failed OTP/2FA texts and call verifications when the full number is entered incorrectly while we send or receive money.
• Saving recipients with +39 can make it easier to contact support and reduces errors when confirming transfers or calling support. (Format rules above align with Italy's numbering scheme.)

This page focuses on correct number formatting for Italy.