Country codes Switzerland
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
CH
ALPHA-3
CHE
The two-letter code for Switzerland is CH, and the three-letter code is CHE, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+41
The dialing code for Switzerland is +41, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ch
The top-level domain (TLD) for Switzerland is .ch, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Swiss Confederation |
| Capital | Bern |
| Region | Europe |
| Sub Region | Western Europe |
Switzerland, officially known as the Swiss Confederation, is located in the Western Europe sub-region of the larger Europe continent with Bern serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Swiss Franc |
| Alphabetic Code | CHF |
| Numeric Code | 756 |
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 756.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Switzerland. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / Zurich | +01:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Switzerland. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | canton | CH-AG |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | canton | CH-AR |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | canton | CH-AI |
| Basel-Landschaft | canton | CH-BL |
| Basel-Stadt | canton | CH-BS |
| Bern | canton | CH-BE |
| Berne | canton | CH-BE |
| Freiburg | canton | CH-FR |
| Fribourg | canton | CH-FR |
| Genève | canton | CH-GE |
| Glarus | canton | CH-GL |
| Graubünden | canton | CH-GR |
| Grigioni | canton | CH-GR |
| Grischun | canton | CH-GR |
| Jura | canton | CH-JU |
| Luzern | canton | CH-LU |
| Neuchâtel | canton | CH-NE |
| Nidwalden | canton | CH-NW |
| Obwalden | canton | CH-OW |
| Sankt Gallen | canton | CH-SG |
| Schaffhausen | canton | CH-SH |
| Schwyz | canton | CH-SZ |
| Solothurn | canton | CH-SO |
| Thurgau | canton | CH-TG |
| Ticino | canton | CH-TI |
| Uri | canton | CH-UR |
| Valais | canton | CH-VS |
| Vaud | canton | CH-VD |
| Wallis | canton | CH-VS |
| Zug | canton | CH-ZG |
| Zürich | canton | CH-ZH |
Explore the subdivisions of Switzerland, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Switzerland shares its borders with 5 neighboring countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Switzerland's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Switzerland Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Switzerland's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Switzerland.
For geographical info about Switzerland, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.