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How to Call Italy from the United States

Country code +39 — Dial 011 39 31X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +39 31X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+39
Italy Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 39, the country code of Italy.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 12 for landlines, exactly as written: Italy has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Italy From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 31X XXX XXXX 011 39 31X XXX XXXX +39 31X XXX XXXX
Landline (Milan) 02 XXXX XXXX 011 39 02 XXXX XXXX +39 02 XXXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 31–39 or 43. More number types: Italy phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Italy had 133 mobile subscriptions and 34.2 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Italy

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Rome, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Italy changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Italy is on UTC+2, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+6h
Italy
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UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Italy from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 39, then the number: 011 39 31X XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +39 31X XXX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Italy?
No. Italy has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +39 exactly as written, for example +39 31X XXX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Italy?
9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 12 for landlines after the country code +39. Mobile numbers start with 31–39 or 43.
What time should I call Italy from the US?
Italy is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Rome). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Italy uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Italy call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Italy?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Italy mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Italy Quick Info
Country Code +39
ISO Code IT
Capital Rome
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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