Vatican City Country Code

The country code for Vatican City is +379. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+379

Calling Code

825

Population

0.44 km²

Area (km²)

Euro

EUR

Quick Facts

Vatican City

Europe N/A

Basic Information

Calling Code +379

ISO Codes VA / VAT

Capital Vatican City

Independent No

Demographics

Population 825

Area 0.44 km²

Languages N/A

Driving Side N/A

Geography & Time

Region Europe

Subregion N/A

Continent N/A

Time Zones UTC+1

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Borders

N/A

Neighboring countries

How to Call Vatican City

From Any Country:

 +379 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+379 123 4567

(Example: Calling Vatican City, Vatican City from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Vatican City

Vatican City’s telephone system is integrated into Italy’s numbering plan, so most public Vatican numbers use Italy’s country code +39 rather than a standalone Vatican country code. The ITU-assigned +379 exists on paper, but it is not used in practice for dialing Vatican numbers. In real life, Vatican offices are typically reached using Rome’s geographic prefix 06, with Vatican numbers commonly in the range 06 698xxxxx (often shown internationally as +39 06 698xxxxx). A key detail: for Italy (and therefore Vatican City’s Rome-based numbers), the 0 in “06” is part of the geographic number, so you generally keep “06” even when dialing internationally.

“Mobiles” in Vatican City are usually not a special Vatican-only format; many people working in/around the Vatican use Italian mobile numbers (which typically start with 3 after +39, like +39 3XX XXX XXXX) on standard Italian networks. So the practical rule is: if you’re calling a Vatican office, expect a +39 06 698… number; if you’re calling an individual’s mobile, it will usually look like a normal Italian mobile in +39 3… format. For best results with roaming and messaging apps, save contacts exactly as +39 06 … (Vatican/Italy landlines) or +39 3… (Italian mobiles).

What are the emergency numbers in Vatican City

Vatican City commonly uses Italy-style emergency numbers: 112 (general emergency), 113 (police), 115 (fire), and 118 (medical/ambulance).

What are the city and area codes in Vatican City

Dialing tip: Because Vatican City phone numbers run on Italy’s plan, treat 06 like a required part of the number (not a removable trunk prefix). From abroad, dial +39 06 … (keep the 06), and within Italy/Vatican dial 06 ….

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Vatican City (general Vatican numbers; Rome/Vatican range)	06 698	+39 06 698X XXXX
Vatican Central Telephone Exchange (main switchboard)	06 6982	+39 06 6982 XXXX
Dicastery for Communication (HQ phone)	06 69845	+39 06 69845 XXX
Holy See Press Office (phone)	06 69845	+39 06 69845 XXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Vatican City

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile)	+39 3XX XXX XXXX (Italian mobile range; operator may vary)
Vodafone Italia	+39 3XX XXX XXXX (Italian mobile range; operator may vary)
WINDTRE	+39 3XX XXX XXXX (Italian mobile range; operator may vary)
iliad Italia	+39 3XX XXX XXXX (Italian mobile range; operator may vary)