Quick Answer
To call Italy from Tunisia, dial 00 + 39 + the full Italian phone number. For landlines, keep the leading 0 in the area code (e.g., 00 39 06 XXXX XXXX for Rome). For mobiles, dial 00 39 3XX XXX XXXX. On a mobile phone, you can simply use +39 followed by the number.
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Steps at a glance
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Country code and dialing format reference
Tunisia IDD exit code confirmation
DIALING GUIDE
Follow these steps to reach any Italian landline or mobile number from Tunisia. Italy has a unique rule — the leading 0 in landline area codes must be dialed even from abroad.
Start by dialing 00, which is Tunisia's international direct dialing (IDD) prefix. This signals your carrier to route the call internationally. On a mobile phone, you can press and hold 0 or type the + symbol instead.
00 ...
After the exit code, dial 39 — Italy's country code assigned by the ITU. This routes your call to the Italian telephone network.
00 39 ...
For landlines, dial the area code (starting with 0) plus the subscriber number. Unlike most countries, you must keep the leading 0 when calling Italian landlines from abroad. For mobile numbers, dial the 10-digit number starting with 3.
Landline (Rome): 00 39 06 1234 5678 | Mobile: 00 39 339 123 4567
Your full dialing string is complete. Press call and wait for the connection. Alternatively, use Sayfone from your browser — just enter the Italian number and call at $0.08/min with no app needed.
Dialing format reference
+39
Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +39.
Mobile
+39 3XX XXX XXXX (10 digits, starts with 3)
Landline
+39 0XX XXXX XXXX (area code starts with 0, keep when calling from abroad)
Major city area codes
Sources
Italian numbering plan details including leading-zero rule
City area codes and mobile format examples
Confirmation of Tunisia IDD code 00
IMPORTANT RULES
Italy's phone numbering system has a few unique characteristics that can trip up international callers. Keep these rules in mind to avoid failed connections.
Unlike most countries, Italy requires you to dial the leading 0 in landline area codes even when calling from abroad. For example, Rome's area code is 06 — dial +39 06, not +39 6. Dropping the 0 will cause the call to fail.
Italian mobile numbers always begin with the digit 3 (e.g., 320, 339, 347). They are typically 10 digits long. Do not add a leading 0 before mobile numbers — just dial +39 followed by the 10-digit mobile number.
When dialing internationally from Tunisia, always begin with 00 (the IDD prefix). On a mobile phone, you can substitute this with the + symbol. Both 00 39 and +39 will reach Italy.
Italy uses a closed numbering plan, which means you must always dial the full number including the area code, even for local calls within Italy. The same applies when calling from abroad — never omit the area code.
Italian phone numbers can range from 6 to 11 digits (not including the country code). Landline numbers vary by city — Rome (06) and Milan (02) have shorter area codes with longer subscriber numbers, while smaller cities have longer area codes. Always use the full number as provided by your contact.
TIMING & TIPS
Tunisia and Italy share the same or nearly the same time zone, making it easy to coordinate calls. Here are practical tips for connecting at the right time.
Tunisia and Italy are both in the CET time zone (UTC+1). However, Italy observes daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October, while Tunisia does not currently observe DST. During European summer months, Italy is 1 hour ahead of Tunisia.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Same time
Both countries on CET (UTC+1) — no time difference
Summer (Apr–Oct)
+1 hour in Italy
Italy moves to CEST (UTC+2); Tunisia stays on CET (UTC+1)
Best window for family calls
18:00–21:00 Tunisia time
Evening hours work well — same evening in Italy (or just 1 hour later in summer)
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Authoritative time zone data
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your call to Italy isn't connecting, check these common issues and their solutions.
This is the most common mistake. Italy is one of the few countries where the leading 0 in area codes must be kept when dialing from abroad. If your call doesn't connect, verify you're dialing +39 0XX (not +39 XX).
Double-check that you're using the correct exit code (00 from Tunisia) followed by 39. If you accidentally dialed the number without the exit code, your call may be routed locally. On mobile, ensure you're using +39 or 00 39.
Italian numbers vary in length (6 to 11 digits excluding country code). Landline area codes can be 2–4 digits, and subscriber numbers vary accordingly. If a number looks unusual, confirm it with your contact rather than guessing the format.
Italian toll-free numbers starting with 800 are generally not reachable from outside Italy. If you need to reach a business that only lists a toll-free number, look for an alternative landline or mobile contact number on their website.
Italy's telecom regulator AGCOM has implemented anti-spoofing measures that block calls with suspicious caller ID patterns originating from abroad. If you're calling from a VoIP service with an unusual caller ID, your call may be filtered. Using Sayfone avoids this issue with properly formatted outbound caller routing.
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Reference for number format issues
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