How to call the UK from Switzerland
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Switzerland
How to make a call to the UK from Switzerland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A UK number has 7, 9, or 10 digits after 44, so a 10-digit number is valid.
- 00Switzerland exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- 20London
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Call Birmingham from Switzerland with 121
Dial the area code right after 44. Other big cities take their own code.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Drop the 0 on every UK number
A UK toll free number loses its first 0 as well. Mobile numbers and landlines follow the same rule.
- Fails
- 00 44 0121 local number
- Works
- 00 44 121 local number
Calling the UK cell phones
How do I call the UK from Switzerland on a cell phone? Type +44 and the number, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Type +44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Switzerland without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 43× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $2.15 |
 | $2.04 |
 | $1.08 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference stays at 1 hour in summer and winter, so daylight saving time never changes it.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Zurich
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Your phone can roam near the Swiss border
In the border regions, a phone with a Swiss SIM card can switch to a foreign network. This is roaming, and it can cost a lot. Switch off roaming in your phone settings to stop it.
OFCOM, RoamingFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Switzerland on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Switzerland
Are calls to the UK included in Switzerland phone plans?
Yes. Salt, Sunrise, and Swisscom include calls to the UK in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from Switzerland?
Nothing extra on Europe XL, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL. Without such a plan, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15 a minute. Suparelay calls the UK from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from Switzerland?
From a landline in Switzerland, dial 00 44, then the number
How to call the UK from Switzerland for free?
Only on Europe XL, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the UK from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the UK from Switzerland on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 1 hour behind Zurich