How to call Switzerland from India
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Switzerland from India
How to make a call to Switzerland from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 41 a Swiss number is a 9-digit number, so the 0 before the area code drops.
- Fails
- 00 41 0 44 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 41 44 xxx xx xx
- 00India 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
- 00 41 868000000
Main area codes in Switzerland
The area code comes right after 41, then the local number
- Zürich00 414300 4144then 7 digits
- Geneva00 4122then 7 digits
- Basel00 4161then 7 digits
- Lausanne00 4121then 7 digits
- Bern00 4131then 7 digits
- Winterthur00 4152then 7 digits
- Luzern00 4141then 7 digits
- Sankt Gallen00 4171then 7 digits
Before you call Switzerland
Codes for smaller Swiss cities
Each code is followed by 7 digits.
- Bellinzona00 41 91
- Thun00 41 33
- Bienne or Neuchâtel00 41 32
Save Swiss contacts with +41
Calling Switzerland cell phones works from any mobile in India with this contact. Leave out the 0 of the area code.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 41
- Dial the area code and 7 digits
Calling Switzerland from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Switzerland for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.36/min. No carrier in India that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan, so each call bills by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.88 mobile |
 | $0.083 + tax |
 | $0.083 + tax |
 | $0.36 + tax |
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. Switzerland uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Kolkata moves by 1 hour in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata
- October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Switzerland fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Switzerland included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.36 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Zürich from India?
For Zürich, dial 00 41 43, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Switzerland?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India for free, and is a free call to Switzerland possible?
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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 41, then the number
When is the best time to call Switzerland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Switzerland. March to October: 3.5 hours behind Kolkata. October to March: 4.5 hours behind Kolkata
How do I call Switzerland from India, and how to make an international call to Switzerland?
Dial 00 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too