Current Time in Switzerland
Switzerland uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Switzerland below.
Time across Switzerland
4 cities trackedSwitzerland is in a single time zone — Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
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 |
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 | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Switzerland in?
Switzerland uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Switzerland right now?
The current time in Zurich is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Switzerland observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Switzerland moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Zurich).
How many time zones does Switzerland have?
Switzerland has 1 time zone (Europe/Zurich).
What is Switzerland's UTC / GMT offset?
Switzerland is in Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Switzerland?
Yes — the whole of Switzerland shares one time zone (Europe/Zurich, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Switzerland and India?
Switzerland (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.