Always use +39; never +390
The Italian country code is +39. Do not include a leading zero after +39. For landlines, drop the initial 0 from the area code (e.g., dial +39 6, not +39 06).
Quick Answer
How to Call Italy from Nigeria
Call Italy from Nigeria by dialing +39 followed by the local number. Sayfone offers transparent per-minute rates with no app required—call directly from your browser.
🇳🇬From Nigeria
To Italy🇮🇹
$0.08
Per minute
+39
Country code
HD
Call quality
Landline rate
$0.08/min
Mobile rate
$0.08/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
Average call quality
Steps at a glance
- Enter +39 and the Italian phone number
- Review the rate (8¢/min)
- Click to connect
Sources
- 1ITU country code assignment for Italy
Supports country code +39 reference
DIALING INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-Step: How to Dial Italy from Nigeria
Follow these steps to reach any number in Italy using Sayfone or any international calling service.
Dial the Italy country code
Enter +39 (or 0039 if using a phone keypad without +). This routes your call to Italy.
+39 or 0039
Enter the area code
Dial the area code for the city (e.g., 06 for Rome, 02 for Milan). If calling a mobile, enter the mobile network code (typically 3xx).
+39 06 (Rome), +39 02 (Milan), +39 335 (mobile)
Dial the local number
Enter the remaining digits. Landline numbers are typically 6–8 digits; mobiles are 10 digits after the country code.
+39 06 1234 5678
Connect
Press call. Your connection will initiate immediately. Rates display before you dial; you are billed only for completed calls.
Dialing format reference
+39
Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +39.
Mobile
+39 3XX XXX XXXX (10 digits total after country code)
Landline
+39 0X XXXX XXXX (variable length, typically 9–10 digits after country code)
- +39 06 4994 0001 (Rome landline)
- +39 02 7252 0001 (Milan landline)
- +39 335 123 4567 (mobile)
Major city area codes
Rome06
Milan02
Naples081
Florence055
Venice041
Sources
- 1ITU Recommendation E.164 National numbering plan
Authoritative source for Italy's dialing structure and area codes
DIALING RULES
Important Dialing Rules for Italy
Follow these rules to ensure your call connects reliably to Italy.
Mobile numbers always use 3XX prefix
Italian mobile numbers start with 3 followed by 2 more digits (3XX), then 7 more digits. Include all 10 digits after +39.
Landline area codes vary by city
Area codes range from 2 to 4 digits. Major cities are 2 digits (06, 02, 081); smaller towns may be 3–4 digits. Include the full area code when dialing.
Do not use parentheses or hyphens
When using Sayfone or most VoIP services, enter only digits and the + symbol. Spaces, parentheses, and hyphens are not required and may cause errors.
CALLING TIPS
Best Times to Call Italy from Nigeria
Plan your call around working hours and time zones for better connection rates and more responsive recipients.
Time & windows
Nigeria Time
WAT (UTC+1)
No daylight saving time
Italy Time
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2)
CEST March–October
🇳🇬Best for business calls
09:00–17:00 Nigeria time (08:00–16:00 Italy time in winter; 07:00–15:00 in summer)Italy observes daylight saving time March–October; adjust accordingly
🇳🇬Avoid
20:00–07:00 Nigeria time (evening/night in Italy)Calls may go to voicemail or be perceived as inconvenient
🇳🇬Weekend calls
10:00–14:00 Nigeria time on Saturday (09:00–13:00 Italy time)Many Italians are available for personal calls on weekend mornings
Calling tips
- Confirm the recipient's preferred time zone before scheduling calls; Italy observes daylight saving from late March to late October.
- Account for Italian public holidays (e.g., Christmas, Easter, national days) when planning business calls.
- Speak clearly and at a moderate pace; international calls may have slight delay.
- Test your internet connection and browser microphone before placing a call.
Business etiquette
- Use formal greetings (e.g., 'Buongiorno' or 'Buonasera') when calling business contacts.
- Identify yourself fully at the start of the call.
- Schedule calls in advance via email when possible, especially for senior contacts.
- Be respectful of Italian lunch hours (typically 12:30–14:00); avoid calling during this time for business unless urgent.
Sources
- 1IANA time zone database – Europe/Rome
Official time zone reference for Italy
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Issues When Calling Italy from Nigeria
Diagnose and resolve connection problems to ensure reliable calling.
Call does not connect
Check your internet connection and browser compatibility. Ensure microphone permissions are granted. Try refreshing the page and redialing. If the issue persists, verify the Italian number is correctly formatted (start with +39).
Poor audio quality
Move closer to your WiFi router or switch to a more stable connection if on mobile data. Close other apps or browser tabs to free up bandwidth. Restart your browser and try again.
Number format rejection
Ensure the number includes the country code +39, area code (without the leading 0 for landlines), and local number. Do not use spaces, parentheses, or hyphens. Example: +39 6 1234 5678 should be entered as +39612345678.
Call does not ring
Verify the recipient's number is active and accepts international calls. Some Italian numbers may require additional permissions to receive calls from Nigeria. Ask the recipient to confirm their number and check with their carrier if needed.
Savings
See what you could save
Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Italy. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.
How to use these tools
- Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Italy — the same basis as the rest of this page.
- First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
- Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.
One call — instant savings
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Your call
Your call will cost
$0.96
$0.080 per minute
Sayfone$0.96$0.080 / min
Competitors$2.40$0.20 / min
Your savings$1.44$0.12 / min
That's 60% less than competitors
Every month — stack it up
Set monthly minutes and call type. Bars compare Sayfone to common retail benchmarks for the same volume.
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220
min / month
AT&T / Verizon$862
~$3.92/min
T-Mobile$651
~$2.96/min
Calling cards$387
~$1.76/min
Google Voice$88
~$0.40/min
Sayfone$18
$0.080/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
$10,138
Before you go
Still planning your call to Italy?
Open the full Nigeria to Italy guide, check rates, or browse other how-to guides from Nigeria.
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