Switzerland · Europe/Zurich
Zurich, 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 Zurich's time against major cities around the world, and check Switzerland's public holidays.
Zurich vs the World
Current time difference between Zurich, Switzerland and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Zurich |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:43 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:43 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:43 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:13 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:43 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:43 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:43 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Zurich (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Zurich, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Zurich | 5:00 PM in Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zurich in?
Zurich, Switzerland is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Zurich right now?
The current local time in Zurich is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Zurich's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Zurich observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Zurich moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Zurich's UTC / GMT offset?
Zurich is in Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00), switching to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Zurich and India?
Zurich (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Zurich and New York?
Zurich (UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Zurich's airport code?
Zurich's main airport is ZRH — the IATA code many people use when searching for Zurich time.