How to call Switzerland
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Switzerland from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Switzerland from abroad
How to make a call to Switzerland from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swiss number has 9 digits after +41: a city number is a 2 digit area code and 7 more digits.
- 00Exit code
- 41Country code of Switzerland
- xxxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Switzerland
Area codes of Swiss cities
Zürich has two codes, 43 and 44. Each city code has 2 digits, then 7 more.
- Zürich+41 44
- Geneva+41 22
- Basel+41 61
- Bern+41 31
Swiss mobiles start with 75, 76, or 78
Swisscom got 75, Sunrise 76, and Salt 78, but a ported number can belong to another carrier.
- +41Switzerland
- 76Sunrise
- xxx xx xxlocal number
How Switzerland phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the area code of the city or region you're calling
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07. Switzerland assigned 075 to Swisscom, 076 to Sunrise, and 078 to Salt, but a ported number can now belong to another carrier
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800
Want to call Switzerland?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Switzerland
The time now in Switzerland, and the best hours to call. Zurich sets the time for most of Switzerland, so one time difference and one daylight saving time rule fit most calls.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Switzerland
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- May6Ascension DayThursday
- Aug1National DaySunday
Why a call to Switzerland fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Swiss number is for calls inside Switzerland. From abroad, leave it out: +41 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Switzerland, the rest of Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Switzerland from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 41 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 41?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Switzerland from a mobile or a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to Switzerland from a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 41 and the number. It works the same in every country
How to call Switzerland number: how to call Switzerland mobile number from abroad?
From a mobile in any country, dial +41, then the number
Can I call Switzerland number from any country?
The country code of Switzerland is +41
Why does my call to Switzerland not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Switzerland now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Switzerland. Most of Switzerland keeps the time of Zurich
How much does it cost to call Switzerland?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Switzerland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Switzerland mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +41 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 41 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Switzerland?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Switzerland needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Switzerland?
Dial your exit code, then 41 and the number
Can I make an online call to Switzerland or call a Switzerland number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Switzerland needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Switzerland?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Switzerland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make an internet call to Switzerland?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Switzerland. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call