Time now in Switzerland

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Zurich (CEST)

Your device clock is 445ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Zurich, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

04:06:08
Friday, May 1, 2026, week 18

Time in Switzerland now

Switzerland has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Switzerland is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Switzerland?

Official time in Switzerland is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Switzerland

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Zurich UTC+01:00 Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Basel-Stadt

List of time zones used in Switzerland (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Zurich UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Switzerland

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Switzerland depends on the region.

  • Zürich: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Switzerland use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Switzerland observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Switzerland

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Switzerland was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Zurich): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Zurich): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Switzerland?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Switzerland have?
Switzerland has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Switzerland use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Switzerland observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Switzerland time

To convert Switzerland time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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