switzerlandwest is a restricted Azure region, intended for specific scenarios such as disaster recovery. Most subscriptions must request access first.
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What is the AWS equivalent of Azure switzerlandwest?
The closest AWS region to Azure switzerlandwest (Geneva, Switzerland) is Europe (Zurich) (eu-central-2) in Zurich, Switzerland, about 220 km away.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Azure switzerlandwest?
The closest Google Cloud region to Azure switzerlandwest (Geneva, Switzerland) is Turin (europe-west12) in Turin, Italy, about 170 km away. Google Cloud has no region in Switzerland, so check your data-residency requirements. Other Google Cloud regions in Switzerland: europe-west6 (Zurich).
Where is Azure switzerlandwest located?
Azure switzerlandwest is the Switzerland West region, located in Geneva, Switzerland. It's a restricted Azure region: access is limited to specific scenarios such as disaster recovery.
Distances are approximate, based on each provider's published metro area, and are not a latency measurement. Data last reviewed September 2026.