Area code 6
Lazio · Rome
- Area code
- 6
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Major cities
- Rome
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Note
- Rome area code.
This is a domestic area code inside Italy. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 6?
Area code 6 serves Lazio in Italy, including Rome.
What region does area code 6 cover?
Area code 6 covers Lazio. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Italy number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 6 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 6 in?
Area code 6 is in the IANA time zone Europe/Rome.
Is area code 6 the international calling code?
No. 6 is a domestic area code inside Italy, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 6 and the local number.