061 area code — Basel
061 is the local dialing code used in Basel, Switzerland. Numbers are written internationally as +41 61.
How to call Basel
- From abroad
- +41 61 XXX XXXX
- Within Switzerland
- 061 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +41
About the 061 area code
A full number here takes the form +41 61 XXX XXXX — the 61 identifies Basel within Switzerland's numbering plan.
Area codes like 061 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 Basel?
Basel uses the area code 061, written internationally as +41 61.
How do I call Basel from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +41 61, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Basel?
Basel is in the Europe/Zurich time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 061 a mobile or a landline code?
061 is a geographic (landline) area code for Basel. Mobile numbers in Switzerland use their own separate prefixes.