Switzerland Country Code: +41
The international calling code for Switzerland is +41. You need this code to dial any phone number in Switzerland from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Switzerland, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Switzerland from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Switzerland from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Switzerland's country code: 41
After the + or exit code, enter 41. This routes your call to Switzerland's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Switzerland number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Switzerland itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +41 78 123 45 67
Switzerland Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Switzerland typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +41.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Switzerland typically begin with 7 (after the country code). When calling a Switzerland mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Switzerland
Suppose you want to call a Switzerland number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Switzerland Calling Rates on Kinvo
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Switzerland directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +41 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Switzerland Country Code
What is the country code for Switzerland?
The international dialing code for Switzerland is +41. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Switzerland from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Switzerland is CH.
How do I call Switzerland from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 41 (the Switzerland country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +41 from a mobile phone. For example: +41 78 123 45 67.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Switzerland internationally?
Yes. When calling Switzerland from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +41. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Switzerland.
What do Switzerland mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Switzerland typically start with 7 after the country code +41. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +41 7...
Can I call Switzerland from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Switzerland directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +41 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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