This is the telephone area code for Taranto and surrounding areas in the Apulia (Puglia) region of southern Italy.
How to Call Taranto 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 (099)
- Dial the local phone number (typically 7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Taranto from Ireland
00 39 099 1234 5678
Where:
00 = Ireland exit code
39 = Italy country code
099 = Taranto area code (keep the leading 0)
1234 5678 = Local Taranto phone number
Quick Facts
Taranto Area Code Coverage
The 099 area code covers Taranto and nearby coastal and inland communes:
Taranto City Center
Città Vecchia (Old Town), Borgo, and the modern waterfront district
Statte
Western suburban commune, part of Greater Taranto
Massafra
Inland town northwest of Taranto, known for its ravines
Grottaglie
Ceramics capital of Puglia, to the north
Pulsano
Coastal town near the Ionian Sea
Metropolitan Taranto
Includes towns in the Province of Taranto using the 099 prefix
Major Italy Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Italy
When calling Taranto from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011