International dialing guide

Call Russia from Italy

Calling Russia from Italy follows a standard international format: dial the Italy exit code, then Russia's country code, then the local destination number.

Dial +7 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.

Quick answer

How to dial: 00 + 7 + digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit digitdigit local format

Example: 00 7 34 567 89 23

If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in Italy, use 00.

Core calling info

Destination country code
Russia: +7
Origin exit code
Italy: 00
Average call costs
Landline about $0.700/min. Mobile about $0.670/min.

Time zone difference

Russia and Italy can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.

Best calling window is usually business hours in Russia, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.

Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.

How to Call Russia from Italy

Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.

  1. Dial 00, the international exit code for Italy.
  2. Dial 7, the country code for Russia.
  3. Enter digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit digitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
  4. Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 7 34 567 89 23.

Number format notes

International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +7 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in Italy, the manual version is 00 before 7.

If the Russia number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.

Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.

Area codes in Russia

Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +7 and before the local subscriber number.

CityArea codeDial example
Russia landline700 7 34 567 89 23
Russia mobile700 7 777 777 77 77
International format700 7 34 567 89 23

FAQ

What number do I dial to call Russia from Italy?

Dial 00, then 7, then digitdigit digitdigitdigit digitdigit digitdigit local format. For example: 00 7 34 567 89 23.

What time is it in Russia when it's 9am in Italy?

When it is 9:00 AM in Italy, the time in Russia depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.

How much does it cost to call Russia from Italy?

On Qubicall, guide rates for Russia are about $0.700/min to landlines and $0.670/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.

Related calling guides