🇬🇧🇮🇹UK to Italy Guide

How to Call Italy
From the UK

Reach Italy (+39) from United Kingdom straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dialing Steps
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Dialing Italy from the UK: 3 Easy Steps

Calling internationally from the UK uses the standard European exit code.

1

Dial 00

This is the UK Exit Code. It tells your provider (BT, Sky, Virgin) that you are making an international call.
(On mobiles, you can just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Dial 39

This is the Country Code for Italy.
So far you have dialed: 00 39

3

Dial Number

Enter the area code and phone number.Keep the zero for landlines!

Example: Calling the Colosseum in Rome

00UK Exit
+
39Italy
+
06Rome
+
3996 7700Number

Cost of Calling Italy from UK

See how much you save by switching from traditional UK carriers to StartACall.

EE / O2 / Vodafone

£1.50+
per minute (Standard)
  • Expensive roaming
  • Contract required

Skype

2.4p
per minute + connection fee
  • App download needed
  • Connection fees apply
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StartACall

~1.5p
per minute ($0.02 USD)
  • No App Download
  • No Connection Fee
  • Pay As You Go

Popular Italian Area Codes

Remember: When calling from the UK, you must dial the zero in these codes.

Rome (Roma)06
Lazio
Milan (Milano)02
Lombardy
Naples (Napoli)081
Campania
Turin (Torino)011
Piedmont
Venice (Venezia)041
Veneto
Florence (Firenze)055
Tuscany

UK to Italy Calling FAQs

What is the time difference between UK and Italy?

Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK (CET/CEST vs GMT/BST). If it's 2:00 PM in London, it's 3:00 PM in Rome.

Can I use my UK mobile minutes to call Italy?

Usually, no. Standard UK mobile plans (EE, O2, Three) only include calls to UK numbers. Calls to Italy are charged as 'International Calls' and can be very expensive unless you have a specific add-on.

How do I call an Italian mobile from the UK?

Dial 00 39 followed by the mobile number. Italian mobile numbers usually start with 3 (e.g., 333, 340). Unlike landlines, you do NOT need a leading zero for mobile numbers.

Is calling Italy included in EU roaming?

EU roaming rules generally apply to 'Roam Like At Home' (using your phone WHILE in Italy). Calling FROM the UK TO Italy is considered an international call and is often charged extra, though some carriers have specific EU calling packs.

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Calling Italy from United Kingdom: what to know

Italy answers on the country code +39, with the capital in Rome and most business concentrated around Rome, Milan and Naples. The working language for business is Italian, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 18:00. Lunch is treated seriously, especially outside Milan.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +39 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Italy.

Most mobiles in Italy sit on operators such as TIM (Telecom Italia), Vodafone Italia, WindTre. Italy is one of the few countries where the leading 0 in the trunk code is INCLUDED when dialed internationally, '+39 06 …' for Rome (not '+39 6 …').

Italy runs on UTC plus 1, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Italy from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +39

    +39 routes the call to Italy.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Rome that means including the area code 06.

Best time to call Italy

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
09:00 to 16:00
Italy clock (UTC plus 1)
10:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Italy are within normal working hours.

Rates to Italy (+39)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.1375$1.38
Landline$0.0544$0.54

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Italy from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +39 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Italy?+

The country code for Italy is +39. Rome uses the area code 06.

What is the best time to call Italy?+

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 16:00 your time reaches Italy during its working day (10:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Italy?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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