How to Call Switzerland
From the UK
Reaching Switzerland from the United Kingdom usually means dialing 00 then +41 ahead of the local number. Intercalling connects the same call straight from your browser at low pay as you go rates, so there is no app to install and no SIM card to swap.
What to know
- Outbound: Call out without renting a number.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Dialing Switzerland from the UK
Three quick steps are all it takes to put a call through from the United Kingdom to Switzerland.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00.
Every international call leaving the UK begins with this exit code.
Swiss Code (+41)
Dial 41.
That routes you onto Switzerland's telephone network.
Area Code & Number
Add the city code and the local number.
Important: Drop the leading zero!
Example: Calling Zurich
If the local number in Zurich is 044 123 4567:
Key Swiss City Codes
When you dial from the UK, leave off the leading '0' shown here.
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (Zürich) | Zurich | 44 |
| Geneva (Genève) | Geneva | 22 |
| Bern | Bern | 31 |
| Basel | Basel-Stadt | 61 |
| Lausanne | Vaud | 21 |
| City | Region | Dial Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne (Luzern) | Lucerne | 41 |
| Winterthur | Zurich | 52 |
| St. Gallen | St. Gallen | 71 |
| Lugano | Ticino | 91 |
| Biel/Bienne | Bern | 32 |
Low Cost Calls to Switzerland
From the UK
Switzerland sits outside the EU, so "Roam Like at Home" rules never kick in. That can make ordinary UK calls to Swiss numbers surprisingly pricey. Intercalling gives you a far cheaper way to talk.
- Skip steep non-EU call charges
- Pay as you go with no contract or monthly fee
- Reach both Swiss mobiles and landlines
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Nationwide
Dial any Swiss number, from Geneva all the way to Lugano.
FAQ: Calling Switzerland from UK
What is the dialing code for Switzerland from the UK?
Use 00 41. Start with 00 to leave the UK, add 41 for Switzerland, then the area code with its leading zero removed, followed by the number.
Is Switzerland included in EU roaming?
Usually not. Switzerland is not an EU member, so most UK networks tack on extra charges for Swiss calls. Confirm with your provider, or switch to Intercalling and pay less.
How do I call a Swiss mobile from the UK?
Swiss mobile numbers normally begin with 07, such as 079 or 078. From the UK you remove that leading 0, so you dial 00 41 7X XXX XXXX.
What is the time difference between UK and Switzerland?
Switzerland runs 1 hour ahead of the UK on CET/CEST. So when London shows 2:00 PM, Zurich is already at 3:00 PM.
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