Current time in Bern
Switzerland
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Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
46.95, 7.45
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Bern
Bern uses Europe/Zurich. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Bern
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Bern
The longest day brings about 15h 53m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 31m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Bern in?
- Bern is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Bern observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Bern move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Bern and New York?
- Bern is 6h ahead of New York.