How to call Italy from the US

Kevin V. Nguyen

August 27, 2019

This guide will provide everything you need to know when you want to call Italy from the US. You'll learn what to do before you call, tips to save on costs, area codes to use and more.

Before You Call Italy From the US

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How to Call Italy From the US

First, dial 011, the US exit code.
Next, dial 39, Italy’s country code.
Then, dial the 2-4 digit area code.
Finally, dial the 8-10 digit phone number.

Italy Area Codes

Location	Area Code	Location	Area Code
Alessandria	131	Monza	39
Ancona	71	Napoli	81
Andria	883	Novara	321
Arezzo	575	Padova	49


Bari	80	Palermo	91
Barletta	883	Parma	521
Bergamo	35	Perugia	75
Bologna	51	Pescara	85


Bolzano	471	Prato	574
Brescia	30	Ravenna	544
Cagliari	70	Rimini	541
Catania	95	Reggio di Calabria	965


Catanzaro	961	Rome	06
Cesena	547	Salerno	89
Ferrara	532	Sassari	79
Florence	55	Syracuse	931


Foggia	881	Taranto	99
Forli	543	Terni	744
Genoa	10	Torino	11
La Spezia	187	Trento	461


Latina	773	Trieste	40
Livorno	586	Udine	432
Messina	90	Venice	41
Milan	02	Verona	45


Modena	59	Vicenza	444

Examples

How to Call a Landline in Italy

Want to know how to call an Italian landline? Traditional, residential phone lines generally have around eight digits. For this purpose, we're calling a Milan residential phone number, 12345678.

Here's how:

First, dial the US exit code: +011.
Next, dial the Italy country code: 39.
Then, dial the area code: 02.
Then, dial the phone number: 12345678

It will look like this: +011-39-02-12345678.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Italy

Looking to call an Italian mobile phone? Cell phone numbers in Italy have a three-digit prefix that begins with the number “3.” Following the prefix is a 6-7 digit number. Now, let's call a mobile phone in Rome.

First, dial the US exit code: +011.
Next, dial the Italy country code: 39.
Then, dial the prefix: 300.
Finally, dial the phone number: 1234567.

It will look like this: +011-39-300-1234567.

Get More From Your Calls to Italy

Knowing Italian cultural etiquette and typical business practices is crucial to your international communication. When calling overseas, impress the person on the other line by exhibiting knowledge of their social expectations.

Punctuality isn't all that significant for Italians, even in the business world. Be prepared to wait once in a while.
Multitasking is common in Italy. As new tasks are thrown onto the table, priorities often change. Expect plans to fluctuate.
Approach your first business meeting call as a way to develop rapport and not making business decisions. Italians value relationships with the people they do business with.
Use Italian greetings like “Buongiorno” for “Good morning” or “Buonasera” for “Good afternoon” and “Good evening.” Hire a translator if you don’t have a solid grasp on the Italian language.
Never approach a conversation with rudeness or arrogance. Always be respectful to every person you’re talking to.
While calling italy, address Italians by their titles. Use “Signor” for “Mr.” or “Signora” for “Mrs.” along with the last name. Do not use first names unless you are invited to.

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