How to Call Italy
From the UK
Calling family in Rome or business partners in Milan from London, Manchester, or anywhere in the UK?
Stop paying £1.50/min to BT or Vodafone. Use the 0039 code and call directly from your browser for a fraction of the cost.
Dialing Italy from the UK: 3 Easy Steps
Calling internationally from the UK uses the standard European exit code.
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 '+')
Dial 39
This is the Country Code for Italy.
So far you have dialed: 00 39
Dial Number
Enter the area code and phone number.Keep the zero for landlines!
Example: Calling the Colosseum in Rome
Cost of Calling Italy from UK
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EE / O2 / Vodafone
- Expensive roaming
- Contract required
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Popular Italian Area Codes
Remember: When calling from the UK, you must dial the zero in these codes.
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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