How to call Italy from Ireland
- From mobile
- +39 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 39 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Italy from Ireland
How to make a call to Italy from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 10-digit number is normal: Italian numbers have 6 to 12 digits after 39, and the 0 of an area code stays.
- 00Ireland 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
- 00 39 06 6964 4926
Main area codes in Italy
The area code comes right after 39, then the local number
- Rome00 390600 390774then the local number
- Milan00 3902then the local number
- Naples00 39081then the local number
- Turin00 3901100 39012200 390125then the local number
- Palermo00 3909100 390921then the local number
- Genoa00 3901000 390185then the local number
- Bologna00 39051then the local number
- Florence00 39055then the local number
Before you call Italy
Dial a big Italian city
Each city has its own code after 39. Keep the 0.
- Rome00 39 06
- Milan00 39 02
- Naples00 39 081
Calling Italy cell phones with plus
Hold 0 to type the plus. The phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 39
- Dial the number
Toll free numbers from Ireland
To call an Italy toll free number from Ireland, check that it takes calls from abroad. If it does not, the call fails.
Calling Italy from Ireland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Italy for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone include Italy only on named plans, and without one you pay a rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.48 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 + $0.10 per call |
 | $0.26 |
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. Daylight saving time does not change the time difference: Italy stays 1 hour ahead of Dublin.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Italy fails
Three can bar calls abroad
A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.
Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans termseir prepay setup fee outside Europe
On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.
eir, eir Price List Pt12.16From 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 to call Italy from Ireland cell phone or mobile?
Dial +39, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland
Are calls to Italy included in Ireland phone plans?
Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to Italy in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Italy from Ireland?
With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Rome from Ireland?
For Rome, dial 00 39 06, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Italy?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 39. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call Italy from Ireland: how to make an international call to Italy?
Dial 00 39, then the number. From a mobile, +39 works too
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
Free call to Italy: how to call Italy from Ireland for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Italy from Ireland 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 Italy landline from Ireland?
From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 39, then the number
When is the best time to call Italy?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Italy. All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin