Switzerland Phone Number Format
Switzerland phone numbers use the country code +41. A Switzerland mobile number is 9 digits and is written 078 123 45 67 nationally, or +41 78 123 45 67 in international format. In E.164 (the format APIs expect) it is +41781234567, with no spaces or leading zero.
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Country calling code | +41 |
| Example mobile (national) | 078 123 45 67 |
| Example mobile (international) | +41 78 123 45 67 |
| Example mobile (E.164) | +41781234567 |
| National number length | 9 digits |
Validate a Switzerland phone number
How to format a Switzerland phone number
- Start from the national number as written locally: 078 123 45 67.
- Drop the leading trunk digit (the national prefix, usually a leading 0) if present.
- Add the country code +41 in front to dial from abroad: +41 78 123 45 67.
- For APIs, SMS, and storage, use E.164, no spaces or dashes: +41781234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Switzerland?
The international calling code for Switzerland is +41. You add it before the national number (dropping any leading 0) when dialing from abroad, for example +41 78 123 45 67.
How many digits is a Switzerland phone number?
A Switzerland mobile number has 9 digits in its national significant number (the part after the +41 country code). Example: 078 123 45 67.
How do I write a Switzerland number in E.164 format?
E.164 is the international standard most APIs and SMS gateways require: a plus sign, the country code, then the national number with no spaces, dashes, or leading zero. For Switzerland that looks like +41781234567.
How can I check if a Switzerland phone number is valid?
Paste the number into the validator above. 1Lookup parses it, checks it against Switzerland's numbering rules, and returns its line type and carrier so you know whether it is real and reachable.