Switzerland · Europe/Zurich
Geneva, Switzerland is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Geneva's time against major cities around the world, and check Switzerland's public holidays.
Geneva vs the World
Current time difference between Geneva, Switzerland and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Geneva |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:42 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:42 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:42 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:12 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:42 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:42 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:42 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Geneva (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Geneva, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Geneva | 5:00 PM in Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Switzerland
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Neujahrstag | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Auffahrt | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | public |
| Aug 1 | National Day | Bundesfeier | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Weihnachtstag | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Stephanstag | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva, Switzerland is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Geneva right now?
The current local time in Geneva is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Geneva's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Geneva observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Geneva moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Geneva's UTC / GMT offset?
Geneva is in Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00), switching to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Geneva and India?
Geneva (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Geneva and New York?
Geneva (UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Geneva's airport code?
Geneva's main airport is GVA — the IATA code many people use when searching for Geneva time.
What is GVA time?
GVA is the IATA airport code for Geneva. Geneva is on Central European Time (Europe/Zurich, UTC+1, UTC+2 during daylight saving time).