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Switzerland Country Code +41
+41 is the international calling code for Switzerland. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 078 123 45 67 inside Switzerland and +41 78 123 45 67 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Switzerland at a glance
- Country calling code
- +41
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +41 78 123 45 67
- Same number, inside the country
- 078 123 45 67
- Time zone
- Central European Time (Europe/Zurich)
- Capital
- Bern
- Languages
- German, French and Italian
- Currency
- CHF
- ISO country code
- CH
How to call Switzerland
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 41.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+41 78 123 45 67
From inside Switzerland
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
078 123 45 67
To call out of Switzerland, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Switzerland
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, personal number, voicemail, universal access number, pager and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Switzerland
All 20 area codes of Switzerland, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Switzerland the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | +41 21 | Lausanne |
| 022 | +41 22 | Geneva |
| 024 | +41 24 | Yverdon/Aigle |
| 026 | +41 26 | Fribourg |
| 027 | +41 27 | Sion |
| 031 | +41 31 | Berne |
| 032 | +41 32 | Bienne/Neuchâtel/Soleure/Jura |
| 033 | +41 33 | Thun |
| 034 | +41 34 | Burgdorf/Langnau i.E. |
| 041 | +41 41 | Lucerne |
| 043 | +41 43 | Zurich |
| 044 | +41 44 | Zurich |
| 052 | +41 52 | Winterthur |
| 055 | +41 55 | Rapperswil |
| 056 | +41 56 | Baden |
| 061 | +41 61 | Basel |
| 062 | +41 62 | Olten |
| 071 | +41 71 | St. Gallen |
| 081 | +41 81 | Chur |
| 091 | +41 91 | Bellinzona |
Networks with number ranges in Switzerland
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Switzerland, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Swisscom
- Sunrise
- Salt
- Tismi
- Nexphone
- Relario AG (Bebbicell)
- BeeOne Communications
- spusu
- Vectone Mobile Limited (Mundio)
- Comfone AG
- In&Phone
- Lycamobile
- MTEL
- Telecom26 AG
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Phone numbers in Switzerland: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Switzerland?
The country calling code for Switzerland is +41. Put it in front of the number when you call Switzerland from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Switzerland.
How do I call Switzerland from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 41, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 078 123 45 67 inside Switzerland is dialled as +41 78 123 45 67 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Switzerland?
Only when you call from inside Switzerland. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 078 123 45 67 becomes +41 78 123 45 67.
How many digits does a phone number in Switzerland have?
Most phone numbers in Switzerland have 9 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Switzerland?
To call another country from Switzerland, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Switzerland?
Switzerland has 20 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 021 for Lausanne, 022 for Geneva, 024 for Yverdon/Aigle and 026 for Fribourg.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Switzerland?
Number ranges in Switzerland were first allocated to networks including Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt, Tismi, Nexphone and Relario AG (Bebbicell). People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Switzerland in?
Switzerland is on Central European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Switzerland?
Yes. Enter any number with +41, or choose Switzerland as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.