This is the telephone area code for Zurich and surrounding areas in Zurich Canton, Switzerland.
How to Call Zurich from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 41 (Switzerland country code)
- Dial the area code (44 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Zurich from Germany
00 41 44 123 4567
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
41 = Switzerland country code
44 = Zurich area code (044 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Zurich phone number
Quick Facts
Zurich Area Code Coverage
The 044 area code covers Zurich and surrounding areas in Zurich Canton:
Zurich Centre
City centre, Bahnhofstrasse, Old Town, Lake Zurich waterfront
Zurich West
Former industrial district, trendy restaurants, clubs, galleries
Zurich North
Oerlikon, Seebach, Affoltern, residential and business districts
Zurich East
Schwamendingen, residential areas, schools, community facilities
Zurich South
Enge, Wollishofen, Leimbach, residential lakefront areas
Greater Zurich
Winterthur, Uster, Dietikon, Wadenswil, surrounding communities
Major Switzerland Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Switzerland
When calling Zurich from these countries, use these exit codes:
Germany
00
France
00
Italy
00
Austria
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00