Current Time in Zurich, Switzerland

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CET

IANA Identifier

Europe/Zurich

UTC Offset

UTC+1

Country

Switzerland (CH)

Location Details

Coordinates

47.3769°, 8.5417°

Population

422K

Nearby Airports

• Zurich Airport (ZRH) — 13 km

Nearby Cities

• Geneva — Switzerland
• Bern — 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 Zurich in?

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

Does Zurich observe Daylight Saving Time?

Zurich 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 Zurich?

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

What is the UTC offset for Zurich?

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

What airports serve Zurich?

Zurich is served by Zurich Airport (ZRH).