This is the telephone area code for Messina and northeastern Sicily in Italy.
How to Call Messina from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 39 (Italy country code)
- Dial the area code (090 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (6-8 digits)
Example: Calling Messina from Greece
00 39 090 123 4567
Where:
00 = Greece exit code
39 = Italy country code
090 = Messina area code (with the 0 for international format)
123 4567 = Local Messina phone number
Quick Facts
Messina Area Code Coverage
The 090 area code covers Messina and surrounding areas in northeastern Sicily:
City Center
Piazza Duomo, Messina Cathedral, Astronomical Clock Tower
Strait of Messina
Waterfront area, ferry terminals, views of Calabria
University District
University of Messina, student areas, research facilities
Port Area
Commercial port, passenger ferries to mainland Italy
Northern Suburbs
Residential areas, local commerce, community facilities
Greater Messina Area
Metropolitan Messina and surrounding Sicilian towns
Major Italian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Italy
When calling Messina from these countries, use these exit codes:
Greece
00
Malta
00
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
France
00
United States
011