How to Call Switzerland From the US

Calling Switzerland from the US is easy. In this guide, you'll learn how to call Switzerland, area codes and other useful tips. But before you call Switzerland:

• Find out the international calling rates from your service provider.
• Check the Switzerland time zone to avoid untimely calls. The country is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
• If the rates are too expensive, use international calling cards or VoIP service. Save up to 50% on your phone bills with 8x8 VoIP phone service calls.

Follow our simple dialing procedure below to call any landline or mobile number in Switzerland.

How to Call Switzerland From the USlink to this section

1. First, dial the US exit code - 011
2. Then, dial Switzerland's country code - 41
3. Dial the city/area code - 1/2 digits.
4. Finally, dial the phone number

Area Codes in Switzerlandlink to this section

This table with area codes in Switzerland will be of help when you call Switzerland from the USA.

Exampleslink to this section

How to Call a Landline in Switzerlandlink to this section

Use the dialing procedure below to make calls to a landline number in Switzerland. For this example, we're calling landline number 123456789 in Geneva.

1. Dial 011, the exit code.

2. Dial 41, Switzerland's country code.

3. Dial 22, the area code for Geneva.

4. Dial 123456789, the landline number.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Switzerlandlink to this section

Follow these dialing steps to call a mobile phone number in Switzerland. In this example, we're calling mobile number 12345678 in Geneva.

1. Dial 011, the US exit code.

2. Dial 41, Switzerland's country code.

3. Dial 22, the area code for Geneva.

4. Dial 12345678, the mobile number.

Business Tips When Calling Switzerland From the USlink to this section

Here are a few things to keep in mind about the business and cultural etiquettes in Switzerland.

• People in Switzerland value punctuality. Being late is rude and considered incompetent.
• Avoid calling after business hours unless it’s an emergency.
• Business communication is mostly formal. Jokes and banter might not be taken kindly.
• When it comes to business discussions,
• the Swiss prefer talking about the business directly after small talk.
• English is usually used for business discussions. However, it is best to inquire beforehand whether there is a need for an interpreter.
• Offices generally begin their day between 8 A.M. and 9 A.M. and close between 5 P.M. and 6 P.M., Monday to Friday.
• Always address the Swiss by their titles. Also, both names are pronounced in hyphenated surnames. It is rude not to use the full hyphenated name.

Why Use VoIP for Calling Switzerland?link to this section

One Platform, Multiple Benefitslink to this section

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Single Sign-Onlink to this section

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