How to call Italy from the US
- From mobile
- +39 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 39 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Italy from the US
How to make a call to Italy from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Italian numbers have 6 to 12 digits, not a fixed 10-digit number, so type every digit after the area code.
- 011The US exit code
- 39Country code of Italy
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 39 06 6964 4926
Main area codes in Italy
The area code comes right after 39, then the local number
- Rome011 3906011 390774then the local number
- Milan011 3902then the local number
- Naples011 39081then the local number
- Turin011 39011011 390122011 390125then the local number
- Palermo011 39091011 390921then the local number
- Genoa011 39010011 390185then the local number
- Bologna011 39051then the local number
- Florence011 39055then the local number
Before you call Italy
Dial a city in Italy
Each city has its own code after 39. Type it in the dialer above.
- Rome011 39 06
- Milan011 39 02
- Naples011 39 081
- Florence011 39 055
Keep the 0 of the area code
Italian area codes keep the 0 after 39. Rome is 06, not 6.
- Fails
- 011 39 6 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 39 06 xxxx xxxx
Calling Italy cell phones with plus
For calling Italy from the USA on a mobile, +39 replaces 011 39, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 39
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Italy from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Italy for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Each US carrier needs an add-on or a per-minute charge for Italy, so Suparelay leads the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 66× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.48 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Italy fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 a US cell phone?
Dial +39, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How do I call Italy from my cell phone?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 39 and the number
How to dial Italy from the US?
Dial 011 39, then the number. From a mobile, +39 works too
How do you call Italy from the USA as an international call?
The country code of Italy is +39
Are calls to Italy included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Italy in a plan
How much does it cost to call Italy from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Rome from the USA?
For Rome, dial 011 39 06, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Italy?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 USA 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 USA 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 toll free number from the USA?
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 do I call Italy from the USA on a landline?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York