Current time in Zurich
Switzerland
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Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
47.38, 8.54
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Zurich
Zurich 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 Zurich
| 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 Zurich
The longest day brings about 15h 57m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 28m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Zurich in?
- Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Zurich observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Zurich move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Zurich and New York?
- Zurich is 6h ahead of New York.