Calling code used
Holy See (Vatican City) Calling Code: +39
Vatican City uses Italy’s country calling code (+39) and the Rome area code 06. Vatican phone numbers are commonly formatted as +39 06 698xxxxx. (An ITU-assigned code +379 exists, but it’s not used for everyday dialing.)
🇻🇦 Vatican City
Capital / City
Vatican City
Time zone
Europe/Vatican
ISO alpha-2
VA
Calling code used
+39 (Italy)
Quick facts about Holy See (Vatican City)
Short name used in ISO 3166-1
Holy See
Location
Enclave within Rome, Italy
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Common admin languages
Italian (widely used), Latin (Holy See)
Nearby country page: Italy
How to call Vatican City (Holy See)
Because Vatican City uses Italy’s plan, the typical international format is: Exit code + 39 + 06 + 698xxxxx
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial Italy country code
Use +39 (Italy). Vatican numbers are routed through Italy’s plan.
3) Dial 06 + the Vatican number
Dial 06 (Rome) and then the Vatican prefix 698 plus remaining digits. Keep the leading 0 in 06.
Examples
Call from the US/Canada
011 39 06 698XXXXX
Call from most of Europe/UK
00 39 06 698XXXXX
Call from a mobile phone
+39 06 698XXXXX
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Holy See (Vatican City) ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are used in shipping, customs, payments, analytics, and many databases.
| Code type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | VA | Used widely in forms and country selectors |
| ISO alpha-3 | VAT | Common in reporting and standards |
| ISO numeric | 336 | For systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
Vatican City time zone
IANA time zone ID
Europe/Vatican
Same rules as Rome/Italy (CET/CEST).
UTC offset
UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST)
Daylight Saving Time is observed seasonally.
Emergency number
Vatican City is closely integrated with Rome for many services. The widely used emergency number in Italy is:
General emergency (Italy)
112
Tip
Try 112 from any phone
FAQ
Does Vatican City have its own calling code? ▾
Vatican City uses Italy’s +39. An assigned code +379 exists, but it’s not used for normal dialing.
Why do Vatican numbers start with 06? ▾
Vatican City is integrated into the Rome (Italy) numbering area, so the Rome area code 06 is used. Many Vatican lines appear as 06 698xxxxx.
What time zone is Vatican City in? ▾
Europe/Vatican: CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer.
What are the ISO codes for Holy See? ▾
ISO: VA (alpha-2), VAT (alpha-3), 336 (numeric).
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