How to call Switzerland from Australia
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Switzerland from Australia
How to make a call to Switzerland from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swiss number is a 9-digit number after 41, so drop the 0 that starts each Swiss area code.
- Fails
- 0011 41 044 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 0011 41 44 xxx xx xx
- 0011Australia exit code
- 41Country code of Switzerland
- xxxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +41 xxxxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +41 868000000
- Mobile
- +41 868000000
- Landline
- 0011 41 868000000
Main area codes in Switzerland
The area code comes right after 41, then the local number
- Zürich0011 41430011 4144then 7 digits
- Geneva0011 4122then 7 digits
- Basel0011 4161then 7 digits
- Lausanne0011 4121then 7 digits
- Bern0011 4131then 7 digits
- Winterthur0011 4152then 7 digits
- Luzern0011 4141then 7 digits
- Sankt Gallen0011 4171then 7 digits
Before you call Switzerland
Dial a Swiss city from Australia
How do I call Switzerland from Australia? Dial the city code after 41, then 7 digits. Zürich takes 43 or 44.
- Zürich0011 41 44
- Geneva0011 41 22
- Basel0011 41 61
- Bern0011 41 31
Reach Ticino, Thun, and Bienne
These area codes also take 7 digits after the code.
- Bellinzona0011 41 91
- Thun0011 41 33
- Bienne0011 41 32
Save Swiss contacts with +41
Calling Switzerland cell phones works from any mobile in Australia with +41 saved. Type it in the dialer above.
- +41Switzerland
- xx xxx xx xxlocal number
Calling Switzerland from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Switzerland for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $2.04/min. Optus Flex Plus and Vodafone Prepaid Plus include Switzerland, and Telstra includes it in no plan.
- OptusFlex Plus
- VodafonePrepaid Plus
- TelstraNo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 18× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.88 mobile |
 | $0.71 landline · $2.04 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.69 + $0.19 per call |
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. Both countries use daylight saving time, so the time difference is 9 or 10 hours depending on the month.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Switzerland fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Switzerland also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Switzerland from an Australia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Switzerland included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Switzerland in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from Australia?
Nothing extra on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $2.04 a minute. Suparelay calls Switzerland from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Zürich from Australia?
For Zürich, dial 0011 41 43, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Switzerland?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 41. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +41 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 41 and the number
Can I call Switzerland on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 41 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Switzerland
Why isn't my call going through to Switzerland?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Switzerland from Australia for free?
Only on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Switzerland from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Switzerland from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Switzerland without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Switzerland landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 41, then the number
When is the best time to call Switzerland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Switzerland. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to Switzerland?
Dial 0011 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too