043 area code — Zurich
In Switzerland, the area code 043 covers Zurich. Numbers are written internationally as +41 43.
How to call Zurich
- From abroad
- +41 43 XXX XXXX
- Within Switzerland
- 043 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +41
About the 043 area code
When you see a number beginning +41 43, it belongs to Zurich: the 41 is Switzerland's country calling code and 43 is the area code.
Area codes like 043 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Switzerland number. To actually receive an SMS on a Switzerland number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Zurich?
Zurich uses the area code 043, written internationally as +41 43.
How do I call Zurich from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +41 43, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Zurich?
Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 043 a mobile or a landline code?
043 is a geographic (landline) area code for Zurich. Mobile numbers in Switzerland use their own separate prefixes.