How to call Switzerland from Canada
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Switzerland from Canada
How to make a call to Switzerland from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Swiss number has 9 digits after 41, so a city code plus 7 digits fills it.
- 011Canada exit code
- 41Country code of Switzerland
- 44Zürich
- xxx xx xxLocal number
- 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
- 011 41 868000000
Main area codes in Switzerland
The area code comes right after 41, then the local number
- Zürich011 4143011 4144then 7 digits
- Geneva011 4122then 7 digits
- Basel011 4161then 7 digits
- Lausanne011 4121then 7 digits
- Bern011 4131then 7 digits
- Winterthur011 4152then 7 digits
- Luzern011 4141then 7 digits
- Sankt Gallen011 4171then 7 digits
Before you call Switzerland
Dial a Swiss city from Canada
Each city code follows 41 and takes 7 more digits.
- Zürich011 41 44
- Geneva011 41 22
- Basel011 41 61
- Bern011 41 31
Drop the 0 after 41
Swiss contacts often show a 0 first. Do not dial it after 41.
- Fails
- 011 41 0 44 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 011 41 44 xxx xx xx
Save Swiss contacts with +41
For calling Switzerland cell phones, save +41 and a 9-digit number without its 0. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Switzerland from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Switzerland for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Switzerland, so Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a calling add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 19× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.88 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.35 + tax with plan |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.25 + tax with plan |
 | $2.14 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to Toronto moves between 5 and 6 hours with daylight saving time, so check the clock first.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Switzerland fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 a Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Switzerland included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Zürich from Canada?
For Zürich, dial 011 41 43, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Switzerland?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada for free, or make a free call to Switzerland?
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 to call Switzerland from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 41, then the number
How do I call Switzerland from Canada on an international call to Switzerland?
Dial 011 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too
When is the best time to call Switzerland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Switzerland. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto