How to fax to Italy from anywhere
Italy uses country code +39. Italian fax destinations include comuni (municipalities), hospitals (ASL, ospedali), legal practices (studi legali), and tax offices (Agenzia delle Entrate). Rome uses +39 06, Milan +39 02, Naples +39 081, Florence +39 055.
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| Country | Country code | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | +39 | +39 XXX XXX XXXX (international format) |
Dialing format for Italy
To fax to Italy from outside the country, use the international format:
- Country code: +39
- Full format: +39 followed by the local fax number (drop any leading 0 from the local number)
- Faxend format: Select country: Italy (+39). Enter local number without spaces.
Faxend handles international routing automatically, you do not need to dial 011 or other international access codes manually.
Common fax destinations in Italy
- Comuni (municipalities) for vital records and certificates
- Hospitals (ASL, ospedali, cliniche)
- Agenzia delle Entrate (tax agency)
- INPS (National Institute of Social Security)
- Studi legali (law firms) and notai (notaries)
- Banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro)
Send international fax in 60 seconds
Faxend supports faxing to Italy. Cover sheet auto-added, transmission confirmation included.
Italy fax regulations
Italy applies EU GDPR plus the Italian Personal Data Protection Code:
- GDPR: EU-wide protection
- Garante per la protezione dei dati personali: Italian DPA enforces fax privacy
- Codice della Privacy: Italian implementation with national requirements
Step-by-step
Confirm the recipient fax number with country code
Format: +39 XXX XXX XXXX. Verify with the recipient if unsure.
Open Faxend.com/send
Upload your document PDF.
Select country: Italy
Country dropdown auto-fills the country code (+39).
Enter the local fax number
Local number without leading 0 or country code (Faxend prepends +39 automatically).
Add cover sheet
Sender name, phone, recipient details, page count.
Pay and send
International fax rates apply. Save the confirmation page.
Business hours and time zones
Italy is on Central European Time (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving. Business hours typically 9am to 6pm with extended lunch (1pm to 3pm). August is a major holiday month with many businesses closing entirely.
Common mistakes
Including leading 0. Most countries use a leading 0 for domestic dialing; remove it when adding country code.
Wrong country code. Always verify +39 is correct for Italy.
Sending during off-hours. Faxes work 24/7 but may not be processed until next business day in Italy.
Forgetting time zone differences. Schedule deadline-sensitive faxes considering Italy business hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Send your international fax to Italy
Upload document, enter Italy fax number with country code +39. International rates apply.