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Switzerland country code

⁨+41⁩ is the country code of Switzerland. From the US, dial ⁨011 41 78 123 45 67⁩; from a mobile phone, dial ⁨+41 78 123 45 67⁩.

Country code
+41
International format+41 78 123 45 67
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Time zoneUTC+1 · ⁨Central European Time⁩
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How to dial Switzerland

Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then ⁨41⁩ without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:

United States 011011 41 78 123 45 67
Japan 010010 41 78 123 45 67
India 0000 41 78 123 45 67
Germany 0000 41 78 123 45 67
United Kingdom 0000 41 78 123 45 67
Spain 0000 41 78 123 45 67
Canada 011011 41 78 123 45 67
Australia 00110011 41 78 123 45 67
France 0000 41 78 123 45 67
Mexico 0000 41 78 123 45 67
From any mobile phone+41 78 123 45 67

The example is a mobile number in Switzerland, written locally as 078 123 45 67. Leave out the leading ⁨0⁩ when you dial it with the country code.

Time in Switzerland and the best time to call

Switzerland is on ⁨UTC+1⁩. Compared with New York its clock is ⁨+6⁩ h, with London ⁨+1⁩ h and with Dubai ⁨-3⁩ h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).

Switzerland changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between ⁨UTC+1⁩ and ⁨UTC+2⁩ during the year.

Business hours in Switzerland run ⁨09:00–18:00⁩ local time on working days. On other clocks that is:

UTC08:00–17:00
New York03:00–12:00
London08:00–17:00
Dubai12:00–21:00

The weekend in Switzerland is Saturday and Sunday.

How numbers in Switzerland are built

National number length⁨9⁩ digits
Trunk prefix⁨0⁩
Exit code from Switzerland⁨00⁩
Example, written compactly (E.164)⁨+41781234567⁩

A number in Switzerland is the country code ⁨+41⁩ followed by a national number of ⁨9⁩ digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.

Written locally as ⁨078 123 45 67⁩, an example mobile number in Switzerland is dialed as ⁨+41 78 123 45 67⁩ from abroad.

To call out of Switzerland, dial ⁨00⁩, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of ⁨00⁩.

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A call or message from ⁨+41⁩ you don't recognize

The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a ⁨+41⁩ number isn't proof that the person is in Switzerland.

  • Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
  • Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
  • If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
  • Most calls from Switzerland are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Switzerland?

The country code for Switzerland is ⁨+41⁩. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then ⁨+41⁩ without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as ⁨078 123 45 67⁩, an example mobile number in Switzerland is dialed as ⁨+41 78 123 45 67⁩ from abroad.

What's the exit code to dial Switzerland from a mobile?

On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type ⁨+41⁩ and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.

Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Switzerland?

Yes. Leave out the leading ⁨0⁩ after the country code: dial ⁨+41⁩, then the rest of the number.

What time is it in Switzerland, and when is a good time to call?

Switzerland is on ⁨UTC+1⁩. Business hours there (⁨09:00–18:00⁩) are ⁨08:00–17:00⁩ UTC, ⁨03:00–12:00⁩ in New York and ⁨08:00–17:00⁩ in London.

How many digits is a phone number in Switzerland?

A number in Switzerland has ⁨9⁩ digits after the country code ⁨+41⁩, not counting a leading trunk digit.

How much does it cost to call Switzerland?

With QuikRing a call to Switzerland costs ⁨$0.31⁩/min to a mobile and ⁨$0.08⁩/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.

Who is calling me from ⁨+41⁩?

The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.