Current time in Lausanne
Switzerland
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Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
46.52, 6.63
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Lausanne
Lausanne 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 Lausanne
| 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 Lausanne
The longest day brings about 15h 50m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 35m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Lausanne in?
- Lausanne is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Lausanne observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Lausanne move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Lausanne and New York?
- Lausanne is 6h ahead of New York.