How to call Switzerland from the UK
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Switzerland from the UK
How to make a call to Switzerland from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swiss area code starts with 0 at home, and that 0 drops after 41.
- 00The UK 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
- 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 of these codes is followed by 7 digits.
- Thun00 41 33
- Bellinzona00 41 91
- Bienne00 41 32
Leave out the 0 after 41
Calling Switzerland cell phones works the same: after 41 comes a 9-digit number with no 0, and a saved 0 makes the call fail.
- Fails
- 00 41 044 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 41 44 xxx xx xx
Calling Switzerland from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Switzerland for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $5.42/min. O2 includes Switzerland on one bundle, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 49× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.88 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.11 landline · $0.24 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.04 landline · $0.16 mobile with plan |
 | $2.76 |
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. Daylight saving time moves both clocks together, so the time difference stays 1 hour.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Switzerland fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 do I call Switzerland from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Switzerland included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $5.42 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Zürich from the UK?
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 the UK for free?
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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 41, then the number
When is the best time to call Switzerland?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Switzerland. All year: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I make an international call to Switzerland?
Dial 00 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too
Does O2 include calls to Switzerland?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
Does EE include calls to Switzerland?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $0.33 a minute to a landline and $0.33 to a mobile
Does Vodafone include calls to Switzerland?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. Vodafone includes 500 minutes to Switzerland with International Saver 500