How to Call Italy from United States
Learn how to call from United States to Italy with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.04/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Italy from United States
The cheapest way to call Italy from United States is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.04 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from United States to Italy
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (39), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.04 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇺🇸 United States to 🇮🇹 Italy
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from United States.
- 2
Dial Italy's country code: 39
The country code for Italy is +39.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: +39 347 123 4567
- Landline: +39 06 1234 5678
Cheap Calls from United States to Italy
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from United States to Italy starting at $0.04/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.04/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇺🇸 United States Carrier Rates to 🇮🇹 Italy
- Verizon$0.20-1.50
- AT&T$0.25-1.50
- T-Mobile$0.10-1.00
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Best Time to Call 🇮🇹 Italy
Recommended Calling Hours
- • For business contacts, call Monday to Friday roughly 09:00 to 18:00 local time, avoiding lunch 13:00 to 14:30 when possible
- • Avoid unsolicited or sales calls on Sundays and public holidays, and outside 09:00 to 21:00 for consumers
Calling Etiquette in Italy
- • Open with a polite greeting such as Buongiorno or Buonasera, then state your name, company, and reason for calling
- • Using formal address Lei is appropriate in professional or first time calls unless invited to be informal
- • Punctuality matters; for scheduled calls, be on time and confirm time zones clearly
- • Keep sales or business pitches concise and allow time for questions; avoid overly aggressive closing tactics
Reaching 🇮🇹 Italy via Apps
- • WhatsApp is very widely used in Italy for personal and some business communication, including voice and video calls
- • Other apps such as Telegram, Skype, FaceTime, and Viber are also common, especially for international contacts
- • App based calls may be preferred when mobile coverage is weak but Wi Fi is available
International Calling Requirements in 🇺🇸 United States
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international calling; many US plans block IDD by default.
- • For standard international calls, dial 011 + country code + area/mobile code + number from US phones.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a separate international balance or add on before IDD works.
- • Business PBX or office phones may require dialing 9 or another access code before 011.
- • VoIP services (e.g., Skype, Google Voice) may need verified payment and country settings before calling abroad.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇮🇹 Italy
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you dialed 011 + country code + number, removed any foreign trunk 0, and included all digits.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier or account admin to enable international calling or add an IDD package.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination country code, area or mobile prefix, and local number; confirm the number is active.
- Call failed or dropped immediately on VoIP app. - Switch to a stable Wi Fi or stronger data connection, update the app, or try a standard carrier call.
FAQs: Calling 🇮🇹 Italy from 🇺🇸 United States
How do I call from United States to Italy?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 39 (Italy country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from United States to Italy?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.04/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Italy?
The country code for Italy is +39. When calling from United States, dial 011 39 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from the United States?
Dial 011, then the country code, then the area or mobile code and local number. Example: 011 44 20 XXXX XXXX for a UK landline.
Should I use roaming or Wi Fi or VoIP when I travel outside the US?
Wi Fi and VoIP apps are usually cheaper, but a roaming pass from your US carrier is simpler and more reliable for regular voice and SMS.
How much do international calls from the US cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from a few cents to over 1 USD per minute; check your plan or buy an international add on for lower rates.