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Switzerland Country Code +41

Complete guide to calling Switzerland from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CH ISO-3: CHE Europe Capital: Berne

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+41
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 41 + area + number
Country TLD
.ch

Geography

Capital
Berne
Continent
Europe
Area
41,290 km²
Population
9,092,436
Currency
Swiss franc
Languages
German (official language) 64.9%, French (official language) 22.6%, Italian (official language) 8.3%, Serbo-Croatian 2.5%, Albanian 2.6%, Portuguese 3.4%, Spanish 2.2%, English 4.6%, Romansch (official language) 0.5%, other 5.1%

Time & Communication

Current Time
5:23 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
129.5%
Internet Penetration
97.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
30.6%

How to Call Switzerland from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Switzerland from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
41
Switzerland
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 41 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+41 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Switzerland

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Aigle 21 011 41 21 + local number
Ammerswil 62 011 41 62 + local number
Andermatt 41 011 41 41 + local number
Arosa 81 011 41 81 + local number
Baden 56 011 41 56 + local number
Bellinzona 91 011 41 91 + local number
Berne 31 011 41 31 + local number
Biel (Bienne) 32 011 41 32 + local number
Burgdorf 34 011 41 34 + local number
B�le 61 011 41 61 + local number
Chiasso 91 011 41 91 + local number
Crans-sur-Sierre 27 011 41 27 + local number
Davos 81 011 41 81 + local number
Fribourg 26 011 41 26 + local number
Gen�ve 22 011 41 22 + local number
Gryon (Yverdon-les-Bains) 24 011 41 24 + local number
Gstaad 33 011 41 33 + local number
Interlaken 33 011 41 33 + local number
Klosters 81 011 41 81 + local number
La Chaux-de-Fonds 32 011 41 32 + local number
Lausanne 21 011 41 21 + local number
Lenk im Simmental 33 011 41 33 + local number
Locarno 91 011 41 91 + local number
Lucerne 41 011 41 41 + local number
Lugano 91 011 41 91 + local number
Montreux 21 011 41 21 + local number
Neuchatel 32 011 41 32 + local number
Olten 62 011 41 62 + local number
Rapperswil 55 011 41 55 + local number
Schaffhausen 52 011 41 52 + local number
Sion 27 011 41 27 + local number
St. Gallen 71 011 41 71 + local number
St. Moritz 81 011 41 81 + local number
Vevey 21 011 41 21 + local number
Wengen 33 011 41 33 + local number
Winterthur 52 011 41 52 + local number
Zermatt 27 011 41 27 + local number
Zug 41 011 41 41 + local number
Zurich 43 011 41 43 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Liechtenstein flag

Liechtenstein

+423 Monaco flag

Monaco

+377 San Marino flag

San Marino

+378 Luxembourg flag

Luxembourg

+352 Slovenia flag

Slovenia

+386 Germany flag

Germany

+49 Italy flag

Italy

+39 Vatican City flag

Vatican City

+39

Telecommunications in Switzerland

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 129.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 11,551,411 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 30.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,729,600 2024
Internet users (% of population) 97.3 2025

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 129.5%
Fixed-line 30.6%
Internet 97.3%

Switzerland on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Berne.

Flag of Switzerland

Flag of Switzerland
Name
Swiss Flag
Adopted
1841
Proportions
1:1
Red White

The white cross on a red background symbolizes Christianity, freedom, and honor. Switzerland's flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags.

Public Holidays in Switzerland

Switzerland has 9 holidays and observances (1 national, 8 public, 0 observances). The national day is Swiss National Day, on August 1. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 2 Berchtoldstag Public
August 1 Swiss National Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 St. Stephen's Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Ascension Day Public
Varies Whit Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Switzerland

Area

41,291 km²

15,942 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Dufourspitze on Monte Rosa 4,634 m

Lowest point

Lake Maggiore 195 m

Climate:
Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers
Terrain:
Mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes
Natural resources:
Hydropower potential, Timber, Salt
Land borders:
Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany
Land use:
agricultural 37.8% (arable 10%), forest 32% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Switzerland

GDP

$1.0 trillion (2025)

GDP per person

$114,769 (2025)

Growth

1.3% (2025)

Inflation

0.2% (2025)

Unemployment

4.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.970 (#2 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Swiss Franc (CHF)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 25%, Services 72% (2025)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (40%), Pharmaceuticals (22%), Organic chemicals (9%), Clocks and watches (6%), Machinery and computers (5%)
Top imports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (47%), Pharmaceuticals (16%), Machinery and computers (5%), Vehicles and parts (4%), Electrical equipment and electronics (4%)
Main export markets:
USA (22%), Germany (11%), United Kingdom (11%), China (7%), France (6%)
Main suppliers:
Germany (15%), USA (14%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Italy (8%), Slovenia (6%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Switzerland

What is the country code for Switzerland?
The country code for Switzerland is +41.
How do I call Switzerland from the US?
To call Switzerland from the US, dial 011 + 41 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +41 instead of 011.
What time is it in Switzerland?
The current time in Switzerland is 5:23 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Berne.
What is the national day of Switzerland?
The national day of Switzerland is Swiss National Day, on August 1.
What does the flag of Switzerland look like?
The flag of Switzerland uses red, white and was adopted in 1841. The white cross on a red background symbolizes Christianity, freedom, and honor. Switzerland's flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags.