Switzerland Phone Number Format

Country code +41 — Complete guide to Switzerland phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Switzerland use the international country code +41. When dialing from outside Switzerland, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+41 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 41 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Switzerland, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Switzerland typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+41 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Switzerland typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+41 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Berne) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +41 XX XXXX XXXX 011 41 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +41 XXX XXX XXXX 011 41 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +41 800 XXX XXXX 011 41 800 XXX XXXX

Switzerland Area Codes

Major area codes in Switzerland:

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

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Switzerland.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +41 instead of 011 41.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +41 prefix so they work from any country.
Switzerland Quick Info
Country Code+41
ISO CodeCH
CapitalBerne
International Prefix011 (from US)
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