This is the telephone area code for Palermo and the surrounding Sicily region in Italy.
How to Call Palermo from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 39 (Italy country code)
- Dial the area code (091 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (6-8 digits)
Example: Calling Palermo from France
00 39 091 123 4567
Where:
00 = France exit code
39 = Italy country code
091 = Palermo area code (with the 0 for international format)
123 4567 = Local Palermo phone number
Quick Facts
Palermo Area Code Coverage
The 091 area code covers Palermo and surrounding areas in the Sicily region:
Historic Center
Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace
La Kalsa
Arab-Norman district, historic markets, cultural sites
Mondello
Beach area, seaside resort, Art Nouveau villas
Port Area
Commercial port, ferry terminal, cruise ship dock
Monreale
Cathedral town, Byzantine mosaics, hilltop location
Greater Palermo Area
Metropolitan Palermo and surrounding Sicilian towns
Major Italian Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Italy
When calling Palermo from these countries, use these exit codes:
France
00
United Kingdom
00
Germany
00
United States
011
Spain
00
Switzerland
00