How to call Switzerland from the US
- From mobile
- +41 xxxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 41 xxxxxxxxx
From $0.11/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Switzerland from the US
How to make a call to Switzerland from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swiss 9-digit number has no 0 at its start after 41, so the 0 drops.
- 011The US 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 Zürich, Geneva, or Basel
How do you call Switzerland from the US for these cities? Add the city code right after 41, then 7 digits.
- Zürich011 41 44
- Geneva011 41 22
- Basel011 41 61
Drop the 0 of Swiss numbers
Calling Switzerland cell phones from a US mobile works with +41 first, and the 0 of a Swiss number drops.
- Fails
- 011 41 0 44 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 011 41 44 xxx xx xx
Reach Bern, Lausanne, or Bellinzona
Calling Switzerland from the USA is the same for each contact. Save these codes with the number.
- Bern011 41 31
- Lausanne011 41 21
- Bellinzona011 41 91
Calling Switzerland from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Switzerland for $0.11/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or bills by the minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 36× cheaper | $0.11 landline$0.88 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + 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. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, as the two rows above show.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Switzerland fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US?
Dial 011 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too
How to call Switzerland from the US cell phone?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to call Switzerland from the USA mobile?
Dial +41, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Switzerland included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Switzerland in a plan
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Zürich from the USA?
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 the USA 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 USA 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 USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Switzerland from the USA?
Dial 011 41, then the number. From a mobile, +41 works too