Current time in Zurich
The current time in Zurich, Switzerland is shown live on this page. Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Zurich observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC+02:00) and CEST (UTC0:01) annually. Zurich has a population of approximately 415,367 people. Zurich uses CHF and the international calling code for Switzerland is ++41.
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Zurich, Switzerland
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CET
DST
CEST
Local time guide
Time in Zurich for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Zurich for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Zurich. New York is currently 6 hours behind Zurich.
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Timezone
Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Observing now
Region
Western Europe
Country
Switzerland
State / Area
Zurich
Calling Code
+41
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Strasbourg, approximately 145 km away. Strasbourg uses the Europe/Paris timezone. When it is the current time in Zurich, the time in Strasbourg is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Zurich
Zurich is located in Switzerland, Switzerland, in the Europe continent. The primary languages spoken here are German, French, Italian. The city has a population of approximately 415,367, ranking it #366 in Switzerland by size. For timezone purposes, Zurich uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between CET and CEST depending on the time of year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Zurich observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 1 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2) and clocks fall back on October 26 (from GMT+1 to GMT+1).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Zurich
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Zurich. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Zurich
Based on Zurich's latitude (47.4°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 15.7 hours, with sunrise around 4:08 AM and sunset around 7:52 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Zurich
For work calls, the standard business window in Zurich is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Zurich (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Zurich time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Zurich and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Zurich time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Zurich switches between CET and CEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 1, fall back on October 26.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Zurich uses CHF and the calling code for Switzerland is +41. Languages spoken here include German, French, Italian. The city has a population of around 415,367, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Western Europe.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 145 km away at Strasbourg (CET). This is very close, meaning cross-border communication is common in this area.
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