How to Call Italy From the US
To call Italy from the United States, dial 011 + 39 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +39 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Italy number from your browser at $0.09/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Italy country code page.
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.
Dial Italy from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 39 is Italy's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Italy From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 39 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 39 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +39 + local number. If the local Italy number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 55 minutes to Italy. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +39 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Italy with Kinvo start at $0.09/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for ItalyItaly Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Italy number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 06 XXX XXXX | +39 06 XXX XXXX |
| Milan | 02 XXX XXXX | +39 02 XXX XXXX |
| Naples | 081 XXX XXXX | +39 081 XXX XXXX |
| Turin | 011 XXX XXXX | +39 011 XXX XXXX |
| Florence | 055 XXX XXXX | +39 055 XXX XXXX |
| Bologna | 051 XXX XXXX | +39 051 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Italy From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 39 followed by the local Italy number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +39 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 39 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Italy For Free
If the person you're calling in Italy has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Italy landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +39 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Italy phone numbers, starting at $0.09/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Italy Calling Tips
Unlike most countries, you must keep the leading 0 for Italian landline numbers when dialing internationally. For example, Rome is +39 06. Mobile numbers start with 3 and do not have a leading 0. Italian business hours are typically 9 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM CET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Italy from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +39 followed by the local Italy number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 39 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Italy from the US, you use 011 + 39, not +1.
How do I call Italy from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +39 followed by the local Italy number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.09/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Italy?
Yes — when calling from outside Italy, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Italy for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Italy phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.09/min.
Can I dial Italy from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +39 + the local number.
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