This is the telephone area code for Reggio Calabria and surrounding areas in the Calabria region of southern Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina.
How to Call Reggio Calabria 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 (0965)
- Dial the local phone number (typically 6-7 digits)
Example: Calling Reggio Calabria from Germany
00 39 0965 123456
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
39 = Italy country code
0965 = Reggio Calabria area code (keep the leading 0)
123456 = Local Reggio Calabria phone number
Quick Facts
Reggio Calabria Area Code Coverage
The 0965 area code covers Reggio Calabria and nearby communes in southern Calabria:
Reggio Calabria City Center
Via Garibaldi, Lungomare Falcomatà, Aragonese Castle, and the historic waterfront
Villa San Giovanni
Port town directly across from Sicily, key ferry terminal
Bagnara Calabra
Coastal town known for its swordfish fishing tradition
Scilla
Mythical seaside village linked to Homer's Odyssey
Calanna
Inland hilltop commune northwest of the city
Metropolitan Reggio Calabria
Includes towns within the Province of Reggio Calabria using the 0965 prefix
Major Italy Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Italy
When calling Reggio Calabria from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011