How to Call Italy from the UK: Complete Dialing Guide

Calling Italy from the United Kingdom (landline or mobile) follows the standard international format:

The Sequence

00 → 39 → Area Code (drop leading 0) → Local Number

Step-by-Step

1. Dial UK International Access Code: 00 (or + from mobiles).
2. Dial Italy Country Code: 39.
3. Dial Area Code *without* the leading 0: Italian landline area codes start with 0 (e.g., Rome 06, Milan 02, Florence 055). **Drop the 0.** So Rome → 6, Milan → 2.
4. Dial Local Number.

Examples

• Rome Landline (06 1234 5678): 00 39 6 1234 5678 or +39 6 1234 5678
• Milan Landline (02 8765 4321): 00 39 2 8765 4321
• Italian Mobile (3XX XXXXXXX): 00 39 3XX XXXXXXX (mobiles start with 3; **no leading 0 to drop**).

Key Italian Area Codes

Cost-Saving Tips

• Landline packages: Check inclusive international minutes (BT, Virgin, Sky, TalkTalk).
• Mobile plans: Many UK plans include EU/EEA minutes (Italy is EU). Post-Brexit, check your provider (Three, O2, Vodafone, EE, giffgaff, SMARTY, Lebara, etc.).
• VoIP Apps: WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal, Viber, Skype — free over WiFi/data.
• Calling Cards / Apps: Rebtel, Boss Revolution, Localphone — low per-minute rates.

Time Difference

Italy is **UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)**. UK is **UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST)**. **Italy is usually 1 hour ahead** (same DST schedule).