This is the telephone area code for Lugano and surrounding areas in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, Switzerland.
How to Call Lugano from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 41 (Switzerland country code)
- Dial the area code (91 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Lugano from Italy
00 41 91 123 45 67
Where:
00 = Italy exit code
41 = Switzerland country code
91 = Lugano area code (091 without the 0)
123 45 67 = Local Lugano phone number
Quick Facts
Lugano Area Code Coverage
The 091 area code covers Lugano and nearby towns in southern Switzerland:
Lugano City Centre
Lakefront promenade, Piazza della Riforma, Cathedral of San Lorenzo
Paradiso
Southern lakeside district with cultural venues
Carona
Historic village on Monte San Salvatore
Breganzona
Western residential area
Massagno
Northwest suburb near the university
Gandria
Picturesque lakeside village (partially covered)
Major Switzerland Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Switzerland
When calling Lugano from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011