What does a Holy See (Vatican City State) phone number look like?
- International format
+39 3123456789- IDD format (caller ID)
0039 3123456789- Mobile example
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3123456789(local) →+39 3123456789 - Landline example
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0669812345(local) →+39 0669812345
Received a call or message from +39?
A call or text from +39 (or 0039) originates from Holy See (Vatican City State).
If you don't know anyone in Holy See (Vatican City State), be cautious. Common patterns with unfamiliar international numbers:
- One-ring scams (Wangiri): The caller rings once and hangs up, hoping you'll call back a premium-rate number. Don't return calls to numbers you don't recognize.
- SMS phishing: Messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, or government agencies. Legitimate organizations won't contact you from a +39 number unless you have an account in Holy See (Vatican City State).
- Spoofed numbers: The caller ID can be faked. A call showing +39 may not actually originate from Holy See (Vatican City State).
If you do know someone in Holy See (Vatican City State) and want to call them back, see the dialing instructions below.
How to call Holy See (Vatican City State) from abroad
- International format (recommended)
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+39 [local number]Example:
+39 312 345 6789 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+39followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
39, then the local number.
| From | Dial |
|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 39 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 39 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 39 [local number] |
| Your browser (DialHard) | +39 [local number] |
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Holy See (Vatican City State) numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Holy See (Vatican City State)?
Europe/Rome
Good time to call
06:12 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Holy See (Vatican City State)?
International calls to Holy See (Vatican City State) vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.07/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 98% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 98% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 98% more |
| DialHard | $0.07 | Save ~98% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Current rates to Holy See (Vatican City State)
$0.07–$0.65/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the code +39 from?
+39 is the international dialing code for Holy See (Vatican City State).
Is +39 a mobile or landline code?
+39 is the country code for all of Holy See (Vatican City State) — both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Is a call from +39 a scam?
Not necessarily. +39 is the legitimate country code for Holy See (Vatican City State). However, scammers can spoof any country code. If you don't recognize the number or weren't expecting a call from Holy See (Vatican City State), don't call back — especially if they only rang once.
Why won't my call to Holy See (Vatican City State) connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +39 (not 0039 or just 39)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
What does a Holy See (Vatican City State) phone number look like?
A Holy See (Vatican City State) number in international format starts with
+39 followed by the local number.
Example: +39 3123456789
How do I save a Holy See (Vatican City State) number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +39 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.
How do I block calls from +39?
On most smartphones, you can block individual numbers by opening your recent calls, tapping the number, and selecting "Block." To block all calls from a country code, check your carrier's international call blocking options or use a call-filtering app.