How to call the USA from Switzerland
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Switzerland
How to make a call to the USA from Switzerland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Switzerland exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
City codes come after the 1
Each city takes 7 more digits after its area code.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
Mobile and landline start differently
A mobile takes the plus, and calling the USA cell phones works the same way. A landline takes 00.
- Mobile+1
- Landline00 1
Daylight saving time moves the gap
The time difference is 5 or 6 hours behind Zurich. Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the US.
Calling the USA from Switzerland without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15/min. Salt, Sunrise, and Swisscom include the USA only on Travel Max, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL; other plans pay per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 53× cheaper | |
 | $2.15 |
 | $2.04 |
 | $1.08 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Zurich
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zurich
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zurich
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Switzerland on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Switzerland
Are calls to the USA included in Switzerland phone plans?
Yes. Salt, Sunrise, and Swisscom include calls to the USA in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA from Switzerland?
Nothing extra on Travel Max, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL. Without such a plan, carriers in Switzerland charge up to $2.15 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from Switzerland?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Switzerland for free, with a free call to the USA?
Only on Travel Max, Swiss Connect Global, and blue Mobile XL, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call from Switzerland to 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 the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Switzerland?
From a landline in Switzerland, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Zurich. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Zurich. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Zurich
How to make an international call to the USA toll free number from Switzerland?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too