Current Time in Bern, Switzerland

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CET

IANA Identifier

Europe/Zurich

UTC Offset

UTC+1

Country

Switzerland (CH)

Location Details

Coordinates

46.9480°, 7.4474°

Population

134K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Cities

• Geneva — Switzerland
• Zurich — Switzerland
• Abidjan — Ivory Coast
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Accra — Ghana
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Bern in?

Bern is in the CET time zone (Europe/Zurich), which is UTC+1 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Bern observe Daylight Saving Time?

Bern uses the Europe/Zurich IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Bern?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Bern, Switzerland. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Bern?

Bern has a UTC offset of UTC+1. This means it is 1 hour ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Bern?

Airport information for Bern is not currently available.