How to call Italy from Australia
- From mobile
- +39 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 39 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Italy from Australia
How to make a call to Italy from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Italian area codes keep their leading 0 after 39, so Rome starts with 0011 39 06.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 39Country code of Italy
- 06Rome
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +39 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +39 06 6964 4926
- Mobile
- +39 06 6964 4926
- Landline
- 0011 39 06 6964 4926
Main area codes in Italy
The area code comes right after 39, then the local number
- Rome0011 39060011 390774then the local number
- Milan0011 3902then the local number
- Naples0011 39081then the local number
- Turin0011 390110011 3901220011 390125then the local number
- Palermo0011 390910011 390921then the local number
- Genoa0011 390100011 390185then the local number
- Bologna0011 39051then the local number
- Florence0011 39055then the local number
Before you call Italy
Codes for Rome, Milan, and Naples
Dial the city code right after 39, with its 0.
- Rome0011 39 06
- Milan0011 39 02
- Naples0011 39 081
Italian numbers vary in length
Calling Italy cell phones or landlines, expect 6 to 12 digits after 39, never a fixed 10-digit number.
- Shortest6 digits
- Longest12 digits
Italy toll free number from Australia
Dial an Italy toll free number like any other, with 0011 and 39. A number that does not take calls from abroad fails.
- Dial 0011
- Dial 39
- Dial the toll free number
Calling Italy from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Italy for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.87/min. Telstra has no plan that includes Italy, and Optus and Vodafone include it only on named plans.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 14× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.48 mobile |
 | $0.87 |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
Want to call Italy?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Italy
The time now in Italy, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Sydney changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you dial.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Italy fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Italy also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Italy from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +39, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Italy included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Italy in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Italy from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $0.87 a minute. Suparelay calls Italy from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Rome from Australia?
For Rome, dial 0011 39 06, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Italy?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 39. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Italy on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 39 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Italy
Why isn't my call going through to Italy?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to Italy from Australia?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Italy from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Italy from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Italy without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call an Italy landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 39, then the number
When is the best time to call Italy?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Italy. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to Italy?
Dial 0011 39, then the number. From a mobile, +39 works too