Current Time in Zurich
The live local time in Zurich, Switzerland — Zurich (Europe/Zurich). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Zurich
Zurich follows the Europe/Zurich time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Zurich observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Zurich with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Zurich quick facts
- Country
- Switzerland
- Time zone
- Europe/Zurich
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +41
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.4 million
- Coordinates
- 47.37°N, 8.54°E
Best time to call Zurich
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Zurich. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Zurich time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Zurich. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Zurich time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zurich in?+
Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Zurich observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Zurich), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Switzerland observes it.
When do the clocks change in Zurich?+
Zurich observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Zurich from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Zurich. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Zurich time.