Current time in
Zurich, Switzerland
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Europe/Zurich · UTC+01:00 · DST not in effect
About Zurich, Switzerland
Checking the time in Zurich, Switzerland? It sits at UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Zurich zone (CET), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Europe/Zurich
- Abbreviation
- CET
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in Zurich, Switzerland on 28 March 2027, when the clock moves forward to UTC+02:00 (CEST).
Zurich, Switzerland vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (this zone) | UTC+01:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-05:00 | |
| London | UTC+00:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+11:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Zurich, Switzerland right now? ▾
The current time in Zurich, Switzerland is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the UTC offset for Zurich, Switzerland? ▾
Zurich, Switzerland is currently at UTC+01:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Zurich, Switzerland observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Zurich, Switzerland is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Zurich, Switzerland use? ▾
Zurich, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.