This is the telephone area code for Bern and surrounding areas in Bern Canton, Switzerland.
How to Call Bern from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 41 (Switzerland country code)
- Dial the area code (31 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Bern from France
00 41 31 123 4567
Where:
00 = France exit code
41 = Switzerland country code
31 = Bern area code (031 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Bern phone number
Quick Facts
Bern Area Code Coverage
The 031 area code covers Bern and surrounding areas in Bern Canton:
Bern Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage site, Zytglogge, Federal Palace, Bear Park
Bern Centre
Bundesplatz, Parliament Building, Hauptbahnhof, shopping districts
Bern East
Lorraine, Breitenrain, residential and university areas
Bern West
Bumpliz, Bethlehem, residential and industrial areas
Bern South
Kirchenfeld, embassy district, museums, Elfenau
Greater Bern
Köniz, Muri, Ostermundigen, Ittigen, surrounding communities
Major Switzerland Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Switzerland
When calling Bern from these countries, use these exit codes:
Germany
00
France
00
Italy
00
Austria
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00