How to Call Italy from Canada in 2025?

Before phoning Italy from Canada, know whether you call in mobile or landline number. The methods differ slightly.

If you are dialing a Landline number, simply follow the given steps:
 

• Step One: Dial the Canadian Exit Code (011)
  Firstly, enter the Canadian exit code. It is used to dial out of a country when making an international phone call.
   
• Step Two: Dial the Italian Country Code (39)
  Dial 39, the country code of Italy. It helps to identify the country that you are trying to reach.
   
• Step Three: Enter the area code
  After the country code, dial the area code of the region you want to connect. It helps to route telephone calls to the specific area. The area code in Italy is generally 2–4 digits.
   
• Step Four: Enter the landline number.
  Finally, dial the receiver's local number. The landline number in Italy contains 5–8 digits.

Phoning Italy from Canada in mobile number involves the following four steps:
 

• Step One: Dial the Canadian Exit Code (011) 
  Initially, enter the Canadian exit code. If you are calling from a mobile number, dial the ‘+’ sign.
   
• Step Two: Dial the Italian Country Code (39)
  Italian country code is 2 digits. It ensures that the international call is directed to the correct destination.
   
• Step Three: Enter the mobile prefix
  After the country code, dial the Italy mobile prefix. The mobile prefix in Italy starts with 3. When dialing these numbers from abroad, you do not include the initial zero in the prefix.
   
• Step Four: Enter the receiver's number
  Finally, enter the receiver’s number you are trying to reach. The phone number in Italy generally consists of 6–7 digits (excluding mobile prefix).
   

Area codes facilitate the routing of calls to specific regions or cities, ensuring the call reaches to its intended destination. There are 234 area codes in Italy. Among them, the most popular ones are listed below:
 

The cost of dialing Italy from Canada depends on the various service providers. Telecommunication providers in Canada, like Roger Communication, charge CAD 1.50 per minute, while Telus charges $0.10 per minute. However, if you secure a virtual number, you can call internationally at lower rates. Therefore, consider choosing VoIP providers such as Calilio, Vonage, and Textrteam. They provide advanced features like call monitoring, call routing, and call forwarding.

Time zone is an important factor to review when calling internationally. Italy and Canada follow the different time zones. Italy operates in a single time zone, whereas Canada has six.
 

Italian time zone:
 

• Central European Time [UTC+1 during Standard time and UTC+2 during Daylight Saving Time]
   

Canadian Time Zone
 

• Pacific Time (PT)
• Mountain Time (MT)
• Central Time (CT)
• Eastern Time (ET)
• Atlantic Time (AT)
• Newfoundland Time (NT)
   

Remember: Each of these time zones shifts according to Daylight Saving Time.

The best time to call Italy is between 9 AM and 7 PM Italian time. During this duration, people are most likely available. Italy is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET) in Canada (5 hours ahead during daylight saving). If you're calling from Eastern Time, the ideal time to call is between 3 AM and 1 PM ET. Adjust this timing if you're in another Canadian time zone to align with these hours in Italy.

Switching to VoIP leads to significant savings when phoning Italy from Canada, but the cost may vary. Not all service providers offer an affordable pricing plans. But Calilio shines in this regard. Calilio offers reasonable pricing for calling internationally. Not only costs, but it also provides advanced features and functionality along with robust security.

Making a call from Canada to Italy involves a few steps, whether dialing a landline or a mobile number. Following the correct exit code, country and area code, and phone number ensures your call is connected successfully. Furthermore, considering dialing cost and time differences is essential. Planning your calls according to timezone differences helps to make communication more feasible and efficient. Additionally, you should consider the dialing cost, as international calls can be expensive depending on your provider and plan.
 

So consider getting an Italian Virtual Number and start making and receiving personal and business calls through Calilio’s modern business phone system.