How to call Italy from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Italy from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Italian landline area codes keep their 0 after 39, so Rome is 00 39 06.
- 00The UK 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 Milan, Naples, or Florence
Each city has its own code after 39, and the 0 stays. Italian numbers run 6 to 12 digits, not a fixed 10-digit number.
- Milan00 39 02
- Naples00 39 081
- Florence00 39 055
Type the plus on a mobile
Calling Italy cell phones works the same way: the plus replaces 00 on a UK mobile, so a saved contact works at home and abroad.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 39
- Dial the area code and number
Check your O2 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 blocks the call to Italy. Some Italian toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad either.
Calling Italy from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Italy for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Italy with £15 Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.48 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.04 landline · $0.092 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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 stays 1 hour through daylight saving time, because Italy and the UK change clocks together.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Italy fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +39, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Italy included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Italy in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Rome from the UK?
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
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 call Italy from the UK free, and can I call Italy 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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 39, then the number
How to make an international call to Italy?
Dial 00 39, then the number. From a mobile, +39 works too
When is the best time to call Italy?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Italy. All year: 1 hour ahead of London
Does O2 include calls to Italy?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Italy with £30 Rolling plan
Does EE include calls to Italy?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $0.33 a minute to a landline and $0.33 to a mobile