39 Country Code: Italy (+39)
Country code 39 (+39) belongs to Italy. Italy uses the international dialing code +39, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is IT.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +39 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0039 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 39 (from the US and Canada), 0011 39 (from Australia), or the bare 39. All refer to the same Italy country code.
Italy is one of the few countries where the leading 0 on landline area codes is kept when dialing from abroad — +39 06 for Rome, +39 02 for Milan. All Italian mobile numbers start with 3 (never 0), so they are dialed as +39 3XX XXX XXXX internationally. Italian numbers can be 9 to 11 digits long.
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Italy is unusual: keep the leading 0 on landlines (+39 06...), but mobiles never start with 0.
Did You Get a Call from +39? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +39 followed by more digits is originating from Italy. The caller is dialing you from a Italy-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Italy carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +39:
- -Family or friends in Italy calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Italy-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Italy call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +39 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +39 number from the US, use Kinvo's Italy dialing guide — calls cost from $0.09/min with no app to download.
Italy Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Italy does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +39.
Major City Area Codes in Italy
Area codes for the largest cities in Italy. When dialing from abroad, prepend +39 and add no prefix.
| City / Region | Area Code | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 06 | +39 06 |
| Milan | 02 | +39 02 |
| Naples | 081 | +39 081 |
| Turin | 011 | +39 011 |
| Florence | 055 | +39 055 |
| Bologna | 051 | +39 051 |
Mobile Networks in Italy
- 3 (mobile numbers always start +39 3XX)
- TIM
- Vodafone Italia
- WindTre
- Iliad
Italy Telephone System Facts
Calling Italy Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Italy come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Italy uses +39 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Italy number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Italy area codes are not uniform length (Rome 06, Milan 02, Naples 081), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Italy uses Italian business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +39 is the legitimate Italy country code, and most unsolicited calls from +39 numbers are legitimate calls from Italy-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +39 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +39 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Italy from Your Browser
To place a call to Italy, dial +39 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Italy Country Code
Which country is country code 39?
Country code 39 belongs to Italy. The full international dialing code is +39, also written as 0039 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 39 from the US and Canada, or +39 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Italy?
+39 is the international dialing code for Italy, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is IT. Equivalent forms — 0039, 011 39, +39, and 39 — all refer to the same Italy country code.
What are the main area codes in Italy?
The largest cities in Italy use these area codes: Rome (06), Milan (02), Naples (081), Turin (011). When calling from abroad, prepend +39.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Italy?
The major mobile operators in Italy are TIM, Vodafone Italia, WindTre, Iliad. Kinvo routes calls to every Italy mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
What is the emergency number in Italy?
The emergency services number in Italy is 112 (single European number). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Italy from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Italy via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +39 followed by the local number.