All of Switzerland keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+1. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Switzerland at a glance
| Capital | Bern |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Time zone of Switzerland
The whole of Switzerland follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Zurich.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Zurich | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Zurich, Geneva, Basel |
Clock changes in Switzerland
Switzerland is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Switzerland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Current time in cities in Switzerland
Time in Switzerland compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Switzerland, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Switzerland
Days in Bern last between 8 hours 31 minutes and 15 hours 53 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Switzerland right now
These countries read the same time as Switzerland today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Switzerland
- Convert a time to or from Switzerland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bern to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Switzerland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Switzerland have?
One: Europe/Zurich, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Switzerland use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Switzerland and New York?
Switzerland is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.