What Is the Country Code for Italy?

Planning a quick call to Rome or sharing our Italian number with family abroad? Here’s the short answer up front: Italy’s country calling code is +39. When dialing a landline, keep the leading 0 in the city code (for example, +39 06 for Rome). For mobiles, dial +39 followed by the full mobile number that starts with 3.

Calling Italy correctly is simple. Use +39, keep the 0 for landlines, and follow the formats below—backed by Italy’s official numbering rules and recent telecom updates.

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).

Common Italian area codes (keep the “0”)

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

• Mobiles: Start with 3 (e.g., 320, 334, 347). Dial +39 + the entire mobile number (no area code).
• 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?

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. 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, 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 IDscoming from abroad, with mobile-number filtering to follow. 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 we send or receive money.
• Saving recipients with +39 reduces errors when confirming transfers or calling support. (Format rules above align with Italy’s numbering scheme.

FAQs

Do we dial the “0” in Italian area codes from abroad?

Yes. Always include the 0 in landline area codes even when calling from outside Italy.

What is Italy’s international prefix for calls made from inside Italy?

Dial 00 before the destination country code.

How many digits do Italian numbers have?

Excluding +39, national numbers are typically 3–12 digits (landlines vary; mobiles are usually 9–10 digits).

Does Vatican City have its own country code?

379 is assigned but not used; Vatican numbers are under +39 06 (Rome).

Should we save Italian contacts with +39 for WhatsApp/SMS?

Yes—use +39 so apps and banks recognize the number internationally.

Need to move funds today?

Start a secure transfer and send money online from Italy to anywhere in minutes—make sure your phone is saved with +39 for smooth OTPs.

The easy way to remember it

If we’re calling Italy, add +39, keep the 0 for landlines, and dial the rest. Use +39, retain the 0, and follow the formats above. Confirmed by official numbering rules and 2025 updates. So every call connects first time.

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