This is the telephone area code for Florence and surrounding areas in the Tuscany region of central Italy.
How to Call Florence from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 39 (Italy country code)
- Dial the full area code including the leading 0 (055)
- Dial the local phone number (typically 7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Florence from France
00 39 055 1234 5678
Where:
00 = France exit code
39 = Italy country code
055 = Florence area code (keep the leading 0)
1234 5678 = Local Florence phone number
Quick Facts
Florence Area Code Coverage
The 055 area code covers Florence and much of central Tuscany:
Florence City Center
Duomo, Uffizi, Santa Croce, Oltrarno, and Piazza della Signoria
Scandicci
Southwestern suburb integrated into Florence's urban area
Bagno a Ripoli
Southeastern commune near the Arno River
Sesto Fiorentino
Northern town adjacent to Florence
Campi Bisenzio
Northwestern industrial and residential zone
Metropolitan Florence
Includes towns in the wider Firenze province using 055
Major Italy Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Italy
When calling Florence from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011