044 area code — Zurich
044 is the local dialing code used in Zurich, Switzerland. Numbers are written internationally as +41 44.
How to call Zurich
- From abroad
- +41 44 XXX XXXX
- Within Switzerland
- 044 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +41
About the 044 area code
A full number here takes the form +41 44 XXX XXXX — the 44 identifies Zurich within Switzerland's numbering plan.
Area codes like 044 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 044, written internationally as +41 44.
How do I call Zurich from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +41 44, 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 044 a mobile or a landline code?
044 is a geographic (landline) area code for Zurich. Mobile numbers in Switzerland use their own separate prefixes.