How To Call Italy From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call Italy from Singapore:

• Landline: 001 + 39 + 0 + Area Code + Local Number (Keep the ‘0’!)
• Mobile: 001 + 39 + Mobile Number (starting with 3)

Examples:

• For Rome landline (Area Code 06): 001 + 39 + 06 + XXXX XXXX
• For Italian mobile (starts with 3): 001 + 39 + 3XX XXX XXXX

When it’s 5 PM in Singapore, it’s 10 AM (CEST) / 11 AM (CET) in Italy. (Italy is 6 hours behind Singapore during Central European Summer Time – CEST, late Mar to late Oct; 7 hours behind during Central European Time – CET, late Oct to late Mar).

How to Call a Landline in Italy

Calling an Italian landline has a very important unique rule: you must include the leading ‘0’ of the area code, even when dialing internationally.

1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
2. Dial Italy’s country code: 39
3. Dial the Italian area code, including the leading ‘0’. (e.g., for Rome ’06’, dial ’06’; for Milan ’02’, dial ’02’).
4. Dial the rest of the local phone number (number length varies).

For example, if you’re calling a Rome number written as 06 1234 5678, you would dial 001 39 06 1234 5678 from Singapore.

Crucial Point: Do NOT drop the leading ‘0’ from the Italian landline area code when calling from abroad.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Italy

Calling an Italian mobile phone follows a different structure:

1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
2. Dial Italy’s country code: 39
3. Dial the Italian mobile number. Italian mobile numbers invariably start with the digit 3 (e.g., 33x, 34x, 39x, etc.) and are usually 10 digits long in total (after the +39). There is no leading ‘0’ to worry about with mobiles.

For example, if the Italian mobile number is 335 123 4567, you would dial 001 39 335 123 4567 from Singapore.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on your provider:

• 001: SingTel
• 002: M1
• 008: StarHub

Using different codes might result in different charges from your standard phone provider. When using a phone card, like the ones from Singapore Phone Cards, always use the local access number provided with the card to get the advertised rates.

Understanding Italian Phone Numbers

Landline Numbers

• Format: +39 0 + Area Code + Local Number
• Start with a ‘0’ after the +39 country code.
• Area codes vary in length (e.g., 06 for Rome, 02 for Milan, 055 for Florence).
• Total number length after +39 varies but includes the ‘0’.

Mobile Numbers

• Format: +39 + 3XX + XXXXXXX
• Always start with the digit ‘3’ after the +39 country code.
• Typically 10 digits long after the +39.

Major Italian Area Codes (Landlines)

Here are some common area codes for major Italian cities. Remember to include the leading ‘0’ when dialing from Singapore after the ’39’:

Italian Mobile Phone Prefixes

Italian mobile numbers start with ‘3’ after the +39 country code. Common prefixes include:

• 31x, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x

These cover major operators like TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre, and Iliad.

Time Difference

Italy operates on two time zones during the year relative to UTC:

• Central European Time (CET): UTC+1 (Typically late October to late March)
• Central European Summer Time (CEST): UTC+2 (Daylight Saving Time, typically late March to late October)

Singapore is always UTC+8.

• When Italy is on CET (UTC+1), Singapore is 7 hours ahead. (e.g., 5 PM Singapore = 10 AM Italy)
• When Italy is on CEST (UTC+2), Singapore is 6 hours ahead. (e.g., 5 PM Singapore = 11 AM Italy)

Check whether Italy is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (CEST) before calling.

Special Numbers to Know

• Emergency: 112 (Pan-European emergency number) – Cannot be dialed from outside Italy.
• Toll-Free: Numbers often start with 800 (Numero Verde). These are usually free from within Italy but may not be reachable from Singapore, or could incur international charges if accessible.

Calling Business Extensions

If calling an Italian business with an extension (interno in Italian):

1. Dial the full international number (including the 0 for landlines).
2. Listen for the automated attendant (often in Italian, sometimes with an English option) or receptionist.
3. Enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call

Given the 6 or 7-hour time difference, the best window for contacting someone during Italy’s typical business hours (e.g., 9 AM – 6 PM CET/CEST) is:

• Singapore Afternoon/Evening (3 PM – 1 AM SGT): This corresponds roughly to 9 AM – 6 PM / 10 AM – 7 PM in Italy (depending on CET/CEST).
• Calling during the Singapore morning will likely be too early in Italy.

Confirm the time difference based on CET/CEST before placing your call.

Call Italy For Less With Singapore Phone Cards

Direct international calls to Italy from Singapore can be expensive. Singapore Phone Cards offers a significantly cheaper way to connect using the Long Chat Calling Card, suitable for longer conversations.

Important: This card has a connection fee applied to each call.

Long Chat Calling Card – Italy Landline Rate:

• Rate: 2.1 ¢/min (SG$)
• Connection Fee: 89 ¢ (Applied per call)
• Billing Increment: 3 min

Price	Talk Time (to Italy Landlines)*
SG$ 10.00	7h 13min
SG$ 20.00	15h 10min
SG$ 30.00 + SG$3.00 bonus	25h 28min
SG$ 60.00 + SG$6.00 bonus	51h 40min

Talk times account for a single connection fee per card value. Actual talk time per call depends on call duration due to the per-call connection fee.*

Long Chat Calling Card – Italy Mobile Rate:

• Rate: 16.3 ¢/min (SG$)
• Connection Fee: 89 ¢ (Applied per call)
• Billing Increment: 3 min

Price	Talk Time (to Italy Mobiles)*
SG$ 10.00	55min
SG$ 20.00	1h 55min
SG$ 30.00 + SG$3.00 bonus	3h 16min
SG$ 60.00 + SG$6.00 bonus	6h 37min

Talk times account for a single connection fee per card value. Actual talk time per call depends on call duration due to the per-call connection fee.*

Buy the Long Chat Calling Card here

Please note: Call rates and connection fees are subject to change. For the absolute latest rates:

• Check latest rates for calling Italy Landlines here.
• Check latest rates for calling Italy Mobiles here.

Using our service is straightforward:

1. Dial the local Singapore access number provided with your card.
2. Enter your 10-digit PIN number when prompted.
3. Dial the Italian number:
   • For Landline: 39 + 0 + Area Code + Local Number
   • For Mobile: 39 + Mobile Number (starting with 3)

Why choose Singapore Phone Cards for calls to Italy?

• Connect to over 200+ countries, including all of Italy.
• Use from any Singapore landline or mobile without rate differences.
• Clear pricing structure (note the connection fee on this specific card).
• Full control with our 100% prepaid service.
• Your balance never expires, and there are no reactivation fees.
• Instant delivery of PIN and instructions via email upon purchase.
• Maximize value as unused credit rolls over for future calls.