Emergency repairs
Power cuts, short circuits, tripping breakers: 24/7 call-outs, public holidays included.
Emergency electrician in Geneva, 24/7
In short: power cut, tripping breaker, hot socket or burning smell: a qualified, English-speaking electrician comes to you in about 30 minutes, anywhere in the canton of Geneva.
- 24/7, holidays included
- Arrival in ≈ 30 min
- Call-out from CHF 80.–
- English spoken
Where are you?
Estimated arrival in Genève centre
≈ 20 min
Estimated times from central Geneva, confirmed on the phone.
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What’s your electrical problem?
Tap your situation to call an emergency electrician in Geneva directly.
Smoke, fire or someone electrocuted?
Call 118 (fire brigade) or 144 (ambulance) first.
Call-out
A fault right now? Here’s how it works
A fault right now?
022 336 63 53
- 1Switch off the affected circuit if it is safe.
- 2Call us: we give you an arrival time.
- 3We fix it: accurate diagnosis and clear explanations.
Smoke, fire or someone electrocuted: call 118 (fire) or 144 (ambulance) first.
How a call-out works
Our services
Our services
Homeowners, tenants, property managers, shops and offices, day and night.
Distribution boards
Replacing old fuse boxes, adding RCDs, upgrading to the Swiss NIBT standard.
Safety inspections (OIBT)
Periodic inspections, inspections before a sale, safety report and corrections.
LED lighting
Recessed LED profiles, staircase lights, pergola strips, lighting repairs.
Installation and renovation
Rewiring, new kitchens and bathrooms, appliance connections.
Property managers and businesses
Buildings, common areas, shops and offices, with an itemised invoice.
On the job
Our work, for real.
Distribution boards, LED lighting, renovations, commercial work and solar: photos and videos of real jobs, no stock images.
Prices
Transparent prices
Itemised invoice for your insurer or property manager.
Repairs in GenevaFrom CHF 80.–flat call-out fee within the canton
TWINTDebit and credit cardCash
Questions
Frequently asked questions
In brief
URGENCE ELEC is an emergency electrician in Geneva, available 24/7 in all 45 municipalities of the canton (Geneva city, Carouge, Lancy, Vernier, Meyrin, Onex, Thônex…). Power cuts, tripping breakers, distribution boards, sockets and lighting, safety inspections. English spoken. Payment by TWINT or card. Geneva: 022 336 63 53.
Updated: November 2026
Are you really available 24/7 in Geneva?
Yes. URGENCE ELEC works day and night, at weekends and on public holidays, in all 45 municipalities of the canton of Geneva. An on-call electrician answers directly on 022 336 63 53.
How quickly can you get to me?
We aim to be with you in about 30 minutes in Geneva city, and 25 to 40 minutes elsewhere in the canton. The exact time is given on the phone, depending on your address and traffic.
Is the rate different at night or at weekends?
Yes, an evening and weekend flat rate applies in the evening, at night, at weekends and on public holidays. The amount is given on the phone before the electrician sets off.
Are your electricians qualified?
Our electricians hold the Swiss federal certificate (CFC). All work complies with the Swiss low-voltage standard (NIBT) and is guaranteed.
I rent my flat: who pays for the repair?
The call-out is paid at the end of the job. Depending on the cause of the fault, you can then ask your property manager (régie) or landlord for a refund, using our itemised invoice.
Which areas do you cover?
The whole canton of Geneva: Geneva city and its districts, Carouge, Lancy, Onex, Vernier, Meyrin, Thônex, Grand-Saconnex, Plan-les-Ouates, Chêne-Bougeries, Bernex, Versoix and all other municipalities.
Do your electricians speak English?
Yes. Our electricians speak English and regularly help expats, international organisations and businesses in Geneva, day and night.
Need an electrician right now?
An electrician answers at any hour of the day or night.