Dialling Code for Vatican City
How to call Vatican City from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Vatican City is +39. To call Vatican City from the UK, dial 00 then 39, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 39. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +39 directly.
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Vatican City calling details
| Country code | +39 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .va |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Vatican City |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Italy | +39 |
|---|
Vatican City in context
- Vatican City covers 0.49 km², making it the smallest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 1,800 people per km² ranks 5th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Italy.
- Vatican City is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 882 people, Vatican City holds less than 0.1% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Vatican City is not a United Nations member state.
Calling Vatican City — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Vatican City?
The dialling code for Vatican City is +39.
How do I call Vatican City from the UK?
To call Vatican City from the UK, dial 00 39 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Vatican City from the US?
To call Vatican City from the US, dial 011 39 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +39 dialling code?
Yes — +39 is also used by Italy. If you're calling one of these, check the area/city code as well as the country code to reach the right country.
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