How to call the UAE from Italy
- From mobile
- +971 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 971 x xxx xxxx
From $0.35/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UAE from Italy
How to make a call to the UAE from Italy: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UAE area code, so Dubai is 4 and not 04.
- 00Italy exit code
- 971Country code of the UAE
- 4Dubai
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +971 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +971 2 234 5678
- Mobile
- +971 2 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 971 2 234 5678
Main area codes in the UAE
The area code comes right after 971, then the local number
- Dubai00 9714then 7 digits
- Abu Dhabi00 9712then 7 digits
- Sharjah00 9716then 7 digits
- Al Ain City00 9713then 7 digits
- Fujairah00 9719then 7 digits
- Ras Alkhaimah00 9717then 7 digits
Before you call the UAE
Other emirates from Italy
An area code and 7 more digits make an 8-digit number, without the 0.
- Sharjah00 971 6
- Al Ain City00 971 3
- Fujairah00 971 9
- Ras Alkhaimah00 971 7
Keep the 0 out of the number
A saved number with a 0 after 971 does not connect.
- Fails
- 00 971 04 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 971 4 xxx xxxx
Dial from a mobile in Italy
Calling the UAE cell phones works the same: hold 0 until + appears, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 for +
- Dial 971
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the UAE from Italy without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UAE for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Italy charge up to $2.91/min. TIM and Vodafone include the UAE on set plans, and WINDTRE needs its Call Your Country add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.37 mobile |
 | $2.86 + $0.21 per call |
 | No rate published |
 | $2.25$0.23 + $0.26 per call with plan |
Want to call the UAE?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UAE
The time now in the UAE, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Rome changes in March and October, because the UAE has no daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of Rome
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of Rome
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the UAE fails
TIM adds a connection fee outside its EU group
TIM standard mobile tariffs add a 19 cent connection fee to each connected call to a country outside its EU group. The group also includes Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TIM bills these calls in advance in blocks of 60 seconds.
TIM, Tariffe per le chiamate internazionali dall'ItaliaVodafone and WINDTRE delay international calls on subscription SIMs
Vodafone and WINDTRE switch on international calls for a subscription SIM only after bill payments. A bank account customer waits for 1 payment. A postal payment slip customer waits for 3 payments. A credit card customer has international calls at once.
Vodafone, Abilitazione chiamate internazionaliFrom any country, a call to the UAE also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call the UAE from Italy on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +971, then the number. It works from any mobile in Italy
Are calls to the UAE included in Italy phone plans?
On some plans. Vodafone includes calls to the UAE in its plans. WINDTRE charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does TIM include calls to the UAE?
TIM charges $2.86 a minute to a landline in the UAE and $2.86 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the UAE from Italy?
With no plan, carriers in Italy charge up to $2.91 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Abu Dhabi from Italy?
Dial 00 971, then the number. From a mobile, +971 works too
- 00exit
- 971UAE
- 2Abu Dhabi
- xxx xxxxlocal number
How to call Dubai from Italy?
For Dubai, dial 00 971 4, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UAE?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 971. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +971 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 971 and the number
Can I call the UAE on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 971 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UAE
Why isn't my call going through to the UAE?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to the UAE from Italy?
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 the UAE from Italy on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UAE without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UAE landline from Italy?
From a landline in Italy, dial 00 971, then the number
When is the best time to call the UAE?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UAE. March to October: 2 hours ahead of Rome. October to March: 3 hours ahead of Rome