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To call Switzerland from Australia, dial 0011, then the Swiss country code 41, then the Swiss number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +41 instead of 0011 41. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Switzerland: +41
The country code for Switzerland is +41. These are the codes to call Switzerland from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 41, the country calling code for Switzerland.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Switzerland, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 41 is the same for every city in Switzerland.
Dial 0011, then 41, then the Swiss number without its first 0.
| Number in Switzerland | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 079 234 56 78 | 0011 41 79 234 56 78 |
| Landline | 044 234 56 78 | 0011 41 44 234 56 78 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Swiss Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Swiss number as you got it, such as 044 234 56 78 or +41 79 234 56 78. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Switzerland.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Switzerland
Every ordinary Swiss number has 10 digits inside Switzerland and 9 digits after 41. That makes +41 and 9 digits a quick check that you have the whole number.
Landlines start with 0 and a 2 digit area code, such as 044 for Zürich or 022 for Geneva. Swiss people dial the area code even for a call in the same city. Mobiles start with 075, 076, 077, 078 or 079, for example 079 234 56 78. Liechtenstein is not part of the Swiss plan. It has its own code, +423.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 44 | 0011 41 44 + number |
| Geneva | 22 | 0011 41 22 + number |
| Basel | 61 | 0011 41 61 + number |
| Bern | 31 | 0011 41 31 + number |
| Lausanne | 21 | 0011 41 21 + number |
| Lucerne | 41 | 0011 41 41 + number |
| St Gallen | 71 | 0011 41 71 + number |
| Winterthur | 52 | 0011 41 52 + number |
| Lugano (Ticino) | 91 | 0011 41 91 + number |
| Chur | 81 | 0011 41 81 + number |
Area codes as they follow 41. Inside Switzerland each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Switzerland from Australia
Switzerland is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 9:00 am in Zurich, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 11:00 am in Zurich.
| Your city | Zurich |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 10h behind July: 8h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 9h behind July: 8h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 9h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 8h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 7h behind July: 6h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Switzerland also changes its clocks for daylight saving, so the gap shifts for a few weeks around those dates.
International Call Rates to Switzerland with a Calling Card
Calls to Switzerland start at 2.4c a minute on Mr Calls (89c a call). Swiss mobiles cost more than landlines on 35 of 36 cards.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 30cEasy Calling | 75cEasy Calling | $1.50Easy Calling |
| Mobile | $1.88Super Deal | $4.71Super Deal | $8.75Mr Calls |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Switzerland.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Switzerland from Australia.
How to Call Switzerland from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Switzerland in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Switzerland start at 2.4c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Switzerland before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Switzerland Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 41, e.g. 0011 41 079 234 56 78 instead of 0011 41 79 234 56 78.
- Leaving out the area code. Swiss numbers are always dialled in full, even for a call within the same city.
- Using the Swiss code for Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein has its own country code, +423, so dial 0011 423 and the number.
- Assuming an 0800 freephone number will work from Australia. It may not; ask for a normal landline or mobile number.
- Forgetting daylight saving. Switzerland is UTC+2 from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October and UTC+1 the rest of the year.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Switzerland
People in Switzerland call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Switzerland, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Switzerland, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +41?
Switzerland. From Australia dial 0011 41, then the Swiss number without its first 0.
What is the country code for Switzerland?
Switzerland is +41. CH is its 2 letter code, used in web addresses such as .ch, and is not part of a phone number. From Australia dial 0011 41, then the number without its first 0.
What do Swiss mobile numbers start with?
Swiss mobiles start with 075, 076, 077, 078 or 079 and have 10 digits, for example 079 234 56 78. From Australia dial 0011 41 79 234 56 78.
What is the area code for Zürich?
Zürich uses 044 and 043. From Australia drop the 0: a Zürich landline 044 234 56 78 becomes 0011 41 44 234 56 78. Geneva is 022, Basel 061 and Bern 031.
How much does it cost to call Switzerland from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Switzerland costs 30c on Easy Calling. A 1 hour call costs $1.50 to a landline on Easy Calling and $8.75 to a mobile on Mr Calls. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Switzerland from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 2.4c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.5c on Easy Calling and mobiles at 15.7c on Super Deal.
Can I call Switzerland for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Switzerland, a phone card costs from 2.5c a minute to a landline and 15.7c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Switzerland, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
