🇨🇭Switzerland Calling Guide

Switzerland Calling
Code is +41

Need to call Zurich, Geneva, or Bern? The country code for Switzerland is +41. Connect with Swiss banks, hotels, or family instantly from your browser.

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How to Call Switzerland Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to reach any number in Switzerland.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 (US/Canada) or 00 (Europe).

2

Swiss Code (+41)

Dial +41. This connects you to the Swiss network.

3

Area Code

Dial the city code or mobile prefix. Drop the leading zero!

The "Drop the Zero" Rule

Swiss area codes start with '0' (e.g., 044 for Zurich). When calling from abroad, you must remove this zero.

Landline (Zurich)
+41 044 123 45 67
Mobile (Swisscom)
+41 079 123 45 67

Swiss City Codes

Major city codes for landline calls.

CityRegionArea Code
Zurich (Zürich)Zurich044
Geneva (Genève)Geneva022
BaselBasel061
BernBern031
LausanneVaud021
CityRegionArea Code
Lucerne (Luzern)Central041
WinterthurZurich052
St. GallenEast071
LuganoTicino091
FribourgFribourg026

Mobile Prefixes

Dial +41 followed by these prefixes (drop the 0).

079
Swisscom
078
Salt (Orange)
076
Sunrise
075
Swisscom
077
M-Budget / Lycamobile

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FAQ

What is the country code for Switzerland?

The country code is +41.

How do I call Zurich?

Dial +41 followed by 44 (the area code without the zero) and the number.

Can I call Swiss mobiles?

Yes, dial +41 followed by the mobile prefix (e.g., 79 for Swisscom) without the leading zero.

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Country deep dive

Calling Switzerland

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route — different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Switzerland (+41)

Switzerland sits in CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2).. The country dial code is +41 and the official language for business is German, French, Italian, Romansh. Local business hours run roughly 8:00–17:30. Lunch breaks vary by canton: German-speaking cantons keep them short; French/Italian-speaking cantons take longer..

Major cities & area codes

  • Basel · 61
  • Bern · 31
  • Lausanne · 21
  • Zurich · 44

Mobile carriers in Switzerland

  • Swisscom · 7 mobiles
  • Sunrise (Liberty Global) · 7 mobiles
  • Salt Mobile · 7 mobiles

What to know when calling Switzerland

  • •Switzerland has four national languages and business communication shifts accordingly by canton — German in Zurich, French in Geneva, Italian in Lugano.

Calling Switzerland from anywhere

StartACall routes calls to Switzerland over Tier-1 carriers, supporting both landlines and mobile termination on every network listed above. Per-minute pricing is shown on the dialer once you sign up — no contract or subscription is required. From browser to +41 takes under five seconds on a stable connection.

Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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