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Italy country code: +39

  • Exit code from Italy: 00
  • Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

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What is the country code for Italy?

The country code for Italy is +39. To call Italy from the United States, dial 011 39 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +39 directly. A Italy number in full international format looks like +39 320 123 4567.
How an international call to Italy is composed: your own exit code, then Italy's country calling code 39, then the national number. Written in full E.164 form a Italy number looks like +39 320 123 4567. From a mobile, typing + replaces the exit code and works from any country.
The middle block is the only part fixed by Italy. The exit code changes with wherever you happen to be calling from.

Italy at a glance

Country calling code
+39
ISO country code
IT
Exit code (dialling out of Italy)
00
The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
National trunk prefix
None
Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
Number length
6 to 11 digits including the area code
Time zone
CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

Dialing

How to call Italy: step by step

The full sequence is: exit code + 39 + local number.

  1. 1

    Dial your exit code

    From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere.
  2. 2

    Dial 39

    39 is the country calling code for Italy. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world.
  3. 3

    Dial the number exactly as written

    Italy has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +39. Nothing to strip.
  4. 4

    Check the time first

    Italy is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.

Worth knowing

Italy is the exception to the drop-the-zero rule: the leading 0 on a landline is part of the number and must be kept after +39. Mobiles have no leading 0.

Number format

What a Italy phone number looks like

The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.

TypeFormatExample
Landline+39 0X XXXX XXXX+39 02 1234 5678
Mobile+39 3XX XXX XXXX+39 320 123 4567

City codes

Italy area and city codes

Dial these exactly as shown after the country code.

City / regionCodeDial from abroad
Rome06+39 06
Milan02+39 02
Naples081+39 081
Turin011+39 011

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Italy?
The country code for Italy is +39. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Italy number looks like +39 320 123 4567.
How do I call Italy from the United States?
Dial 011, then 39, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +39 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Italy phone number?
6 to 11 digits including the area code. Written internationally it becomes +39 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Italy?
Italy is on CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.

Sources

  1. ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
  2. ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.

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