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How to Call Vatican City 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
Vatican City 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 the Vatican City.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 11 for landlines, exactly as written: Vatican City has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Vatican City From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 31X XXX XXXX 011 39 31X XXX XXXX +39 31X XXX XXXX
Landline 06 XXXX XXXX 011 39 06 XXXX XXXX +39 06 XXXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 31–39. More number types: Vatican City phone number format.

Calling Tips for Vatican City

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Vatican City, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). The Vatican City changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

The Vatican City is on UTC+1, 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 (EST)
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UTC-5
+6h
Vatican City
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UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Vatican City 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 the Vatican City?
No. Vatican City 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 the Vatican City?
9 or 10 digits for mobiles and 6 to 11 for landlines after the country code +39. Mobile numbers start with 31–39.
What time should I call the Vatican City from the US?
The Vatican City is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Vatican City). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST on the West Coast. The Vatican City uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in the Vatican City 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 the Vatican City?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Vatican City mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Vatican City Quick Info
Country Code +39
ISO Code VA
Capital Vatican City
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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