📞 How to Call Italy from the UK (Complete Guide)

Whether you’re phoning family in Rome, a supplier in Milan, or a holiday booking in Naples, calling Italy from the UK is simple once you know the right codes.

Here’s your step-by-step guide to dialling Italian numbers correctly — plus a few tips to save on international call costs.

🇮🇹 Step-by-Step: Dialling an Italian Number

Step	What to Dial	Example	Notes
1.	00	00	The UK’s international access code
2.	39	39	Italy’s country calling code
3.	Area code	06 (Rome), 02 (Milan), 081 (Naples)	Always include the 0 — Italian area codes keep it even for international calls
4.	Local number	e.g. 1234 5678	Combine all together

✅ Example:

To call a Rome landline (06 1234 5678) from the UK, dial:

00 39 06 1234 5678

📱 Calling Italian Mobiles

Italian mobile numbers start with 3 (e.g. 349, 347, 340).To call a mobile from the UK:00 39 349 123 4567

Type	Example	Format
Landline	Rome	+39 06 XXX XXXX
Mobile	Vodafone Italy	+39 34X XXX XXXX

💰 How Much Does It Cost to Call Italy?

Costs vary depending on your UK provider and plan.Typical landline-to-mobile calls range between 10p–50p per minute, but many providers offer international bundles or VoIP options to reduce costs.

💡 Pro Tip:Using a virtual number or AI receptionist through Flamingo Digital means your business can handle international callers automatically — no need for costly roaming or missed connections.

⚡ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Forgetting to dial the 00 exit code

• ❌ Dropping the 0 from Italian area codes

• ❌ Confusing landline and mobile formats (mobiles always begin with 3)

• ❌ Calling during UK working hours — Italy is +1 hour ahead

🌍 Why Businesses Use Virtual Numbers for Italy

If you have Italian customers or partners, a UK-managed virtual Italian number helps:

• Build local trust with a +39 presence

• Forward calls to your UK team or AI receptionist instantly

• Keep call costs predictable and manageable

Flamingo Digital’s AI Receptionist answers calls in any language, routes them intelligently, and ensures you never miss a customer — wherever they’re calling from.

👉 Learn more about our AI Receptionist or set up your virtual number today.

🇮🇹 Quick Reference Table

Destination	Area Code	Example Dialled from UK
Rome	06	00 39 06 1234 5678
Milan	02	00 39 02 1234 5678
Naples	081	00 39 081 1234 5678
Florence	055	00 39 055 1234 5678
Turin	011	00 39 011 1234 5678

✈️ In Summary

Calling Italy from the UK is as easy as:

00 + 39 + area code (with 0) + local number

For UK businesses, managing Italian calls efficiently can make all the difference — and that’s exactly what Flamingo’s hybrid AI + human answering solutions are built for.