Switzerland is at the center of the European heart both geographically and from a tourism perspective. It is a landlocked country with an area of about 41290 Sq. Km which is full of diverse landscapes, heighted alps and hills and mountains with breathtaking beauty of nature at full display in it. The country also has a rich cultural history dating back centuries as it is full of old museums and churches.

Switzerland also enjoys unique importance in the international area due to its neutrality in international affairs which is the centuries old tradition followed till today. Moreover, you will find the Headquarters of many international organizations like the United Nations, Red Cross and others in Switzerland. One of the interesting things about Switzerland is the love of chocolate as they produce about 170K tons  every year.

It is also one of the top tourist destinations with about 10-12 million people visiting it every year. Connecting with people and business there is of importance which makes the country code of Switzerland very significant.

What is the Country Code of Switzerland?

The country code of Switzerland is +41. This code is important to dial before you can make a call to someone living in Switzerland. For a successful operational telecom system of the country you need to dial this country code +41 followed by area code and local number for  making a connection in Switzerland.

Imagine you want to call a friend living in Geneva  while you are living in Los Angeles, you need to dial the exit code of US, 41 country code of Switzerland, 022 area code of Geneva and then number of your friend. By following this pattern and the correct country code of Switzerland (41) while making an international call you can connect with friends and family living there easily without any hurdles.

Area Codes of Switzerland

At national level, the telephonic number system is arranged as per the areas which are alloted codes. These area codes are also called national destination codes (NDCs) which helps in the recognition of different areas within the country. It is important to know the correct area code when you are calling from abroad as international calling requires dialing the +41 country code of Switzerland plus the area code.

For example, The area code of Lausanne is 21 while the area code of Zurich is 43. Suppose you want to call a family member living in Zurich and mistakenly dial the area code of Basel. Your call will not get through and cause unease.

Below is the list of some of the area codes of Switzerland. You need to keep these area codes in mind before dialing the 41 country code of Switzerland.

Calling Format For Switzerland

When you want to call in Switzerland from abroad, you need to follow the proper format of international calling to make this call a success. First step is to dial the exit international code of your host country which is 00 if you are calling from Spain, the second step is to dial the country code of the destination country which is +41 in this case.

Third step is to enter the correct area code of the city or region in Switzerland in which you are calling. For example, the area code for Sion is 27 while area code for Bern is 31. Fourth step is dialing the local subscriber number which could be 1234567. Your dialed number will look like this for international call in Sion: +4121 5432 1098

International Calling Format For Switzerland

It consists of 4 parts.

International exit code: It is the exit code of your host country. From the US you will dial 01 from UK 00.

Country code: +41 country code of Switzerland.

Area code: Dialing area code of the region/area. For Bern the area code is 31. 

Local number: The subscriber’s number: 1239875.

Different Switzerland Calling Format With Examples

Following are some of the calling examples on different sorts of numbers in Switzerland.

a. When You Are Calling Another Landline in Switzerland

If you are making a call to a friend who is living in another city of Switzerland different from yours in the same country  then you can dial the local number without entering the local number.

For example, if you are living in Geneva and calling a friend in Zurich then you would use the area code 43 before the local number. Your dialed number will look like this: 043 123 45 67.

b. When You Call in Switzerland From Abroad

If you are living in a different country and want to dial the Swiss number of a friend or a family member, you need to dial +41 the country code of Switzerland.

This is followed by an area code of the city or region in which you are calling in Switzerland.

Your dial number from abroad to a friend living in Geneva will look like this: 

+41 22 9023 254.

c. When You Dial Using Mobile Phone A Domestic Call

The mobile numbers in Switzerland begin with 07 plus  six more digits of the subscriber’s number. If you are calling on a mobile number while living in the country  you can directly dial the phone number without area codes.

Your dialed number will look like this: 079 123 7651.

d. When You Make An International Call To Switzerland

If you are living outside Switzerland and want to call on the mobile number of a friend or a business colleague. Then you need to use the country code of Switzerland which is +41.

Remember, you can drop the zero in the subscriber’s number at the beginning.

Your dialed number calling from Berlin will look like this: +41 79 123 45 67

e. Calling A Toll-free number in Switzerland

When you want to call a toll-free number in Switzerland  you will begin with an 0800 code. They are mostly used for support services for people seeking information.

Your dialed number will look this when you call on a toll-free number in switzerland which is free: 0800 456 123.

f. When You Enter A Call To A Premium Rate Number 

There are some numbers used by entertainment or other services which charge customers seeking a particular piece of information. When you are in switzerland your dialed number will look like this: 0900 97 1238.

g. Calling AN Emergency Number in Switzerland

 If you are living in any city of Switzerland like Geneva or Bern you can contact emergency services when you require immediate assistance in terms of health or police and fire services.

You should only dial 112.

5 Things To Remember When Calling in Switzerland

1. Remember the Correct Country Code

It is the most important point as you will not be able to connect with friends and family in Switzerland without the country code of Switzerland which is +41. This will route your calls to friends living in Geneva and Zurich.

2. Drop The Zero From Area Codes

When you are calling in Switzerland in any city like the capital Bern you need to drop the leading zero in the area code as it is only used in local calls within the country.  For instance, if you are calling in Bern your dialed number will be as follows: +41 31 123 7689.

3. Time Zone Difference Is Important to Know

The timezone of Switzerland is Central European Time (CET) which is different from the time zone of Los Angeles. For instance, if it is 3PM in Zurich then the time in Los Angeles will be 8AM. Understanding the time zone difference is important as this will save you from stress and disturbing someone living in Geneva.

4. Mobile Format For Calling Is Different

When you call from abroad on a s\Swiss mobile number you need to remember the correct mobile number format for success for international calls. You will use country code +41 of Switzerland with the mobile number but not the area code of cities or regions in Switzerland. For instance, your will enter the mobile phone number like this: +41 79 123 421 9.

5. Native Language Considerations of Swiss

Though English is understood widely as it is the top destination for millions of tourists every year. In Switzerland there is French, German, Italian and Roman are spoken and are also the official languages. German is the most widely spoken as per the population ratio.

Conclusion

Briefly, Switzerland is the country of immense beauty and beautiful mountains and alps and valleys. Swiss are famous for the production of their chocolates as they produce thousands of tons every year shipped all over the world. It is also hosting the headquarters of many of the international organizations like the United Nations and Red Cross. To connect with someone living in Switzerland you must know the country code +41. Each region or city is allotted different area codes which you need to remember correctly while dialing for a successful call. For example, the area code of Bern is 31 while the area code of Geneva is 22. Moreover, the international calling format is dialing +41 the country code of Switzerland, area code of the city you are calling like 22 for Geneva and the local number of subscriber. Remember, no area code when calling on a mobile number in Switzerland.