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Current Time in Zurich, Switzerland

Q: What timezone is Zurich in?

Zurich is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Zurich. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Zurich?

Zurich's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Zurich in?

Zurich is located in Europe. It is the 434 thousand population city in Switzerland.

Switzerland · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)

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Zurich Timezone Details

Timezone	CET/CEST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+1:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+2:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Population	434 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in Switzerland (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Switzerland. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 14

Ascension Day

Aug 1

Swiss National Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

St. Stephen's Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

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About Zurich Time Zone (CET/CEST)

Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and major financial center, uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Switzerland is not an EU member but aligns its clock changes with EU countries.

Key fact: Zurich is the same timezone as Geneva, Bern, and most of Central Europe.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Zurich with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Zurich Time

What time is it in Zurich right now? +

The current time in Zurich, Switzerland is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Zurich is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).

What timezone is Zurich in? +

Zurich is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Zurich. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.

Does Zurich observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.

What is the UTC offset for Zurich? +

Zurich's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Zurich and London? +

Zurich (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Zurich is the same timezone as Geneva, Bern, and most of Central Europe.

How do I convert Zurich time to UTC? +

To convert Zurich time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Zurich and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Zurich in? +

Zurich is located in Europe. It is the 434 thousand population city in Switzerland.

What is the IANA timezone name for Zurich? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Zurich is Europe/Zurich. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Zurich today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Zurich are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Zurich's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Zurich? +

Sunset times in Zurich are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Zurich? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Zurich to London, Zurich to New York, Zurich to Dubai, Zurich to Tokyo.