Area Code 0445 – Vicenza

Overview of Area Code 0445

Area code 0445 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Italian public switched telephone network (PSTN), assigned under the national numbering plan administered by the Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM). It serves the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Specifically, the code covers the eastern and southern parts of the province, including the towns of Schio, Valdagno, Thiene, and Lonigo, as well as numerous smaller municipalities. The city of Vicenza itself uses area code 0444, while 0445 is reserved for the surrounding districts.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 0445 area encompasses a mix of industrial and rural zones. Major economic centers include Schio, known for its wool and textile industries, and Valdagno, historically linked to the Marzotto textile mills. The area is also home to the Vicenza Gold Fair (Vicenzaoro) in the city of Vicenza, though the fairgrounds are technically within the 0444 code. Administrative jurisdiction falls under the Province of Vicenza, which is part of the Veneto region. The code is geographically allocated, meaning that calls to 0445 numbers are routed based on physical line location, not on the service provider.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Italy, the number must be dialed in the national format: 0445 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the local subscriber number, typically 6 to 7 digits). For international callers, the full international format is required: +39 445 XXXXXX (the leading zero is dropped when dialing from abroad). When calling from a mobile phone within Italy, it is essential to include the full national number, including the leading 0, as Italian mobile networks do not automatically add the area code. For example, to call a business in Schio from the United States, you would dial: 011 39 445 123456 (replace 123456 with the actual number).

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Changes

As of the latest AGCOM updates, there is no overlay code for 0445, and the area code remains mandatory for all calls within Italy. Unlike some regions that have introduced 10-digit dialing, Italy retains variable subscriber number lengths (6 to 11 digits total for geographic numbers). The 0445 code is not subject to number portability for geographic numbers, meaning that if a subscriber moves to a different area code, they must obtain a new number. However, fixed-line numbers can be ported between operators within the same exchange area.

Practical Examples

• Local call (within 0445 area): Dial 0445 123456.
• National call (from Milan): Dial 0445 123456.
• International call (from UK): Dial 00 39 445 123456.
• International call (from USA): Dial 011 39 445 123456.

For businesses, it is advisable to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate global reach.