Current Local Time in Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich is a city in Switzerland. It keeps time in the Europe/Zurich time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+1. Zürich observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Zürich as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Zürich facts
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Zürich
- Coordinates
- 47.3769° N, 8.5417° E
- Elevation
- 408 m (1,339 ft)
- Population
- ~421,000
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Calling code
- +41
Time zone
- Zone name
- Europe/Zurich
- Standard offset
- UTC+1
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 in summer)
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Local time in other cities
- London, United Kingdom
- Paris, France
- Moscow, Russia
- Berlin, Germany
- Madrid, Spain
- Rome, Italy
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Vienna, Austria
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Copenhagen, Denmark
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zürich in?
Zürich uses the Europe/Zurich time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+1, and it switches to UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Zürich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zürich moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Zürich in?
Zürich is located in Switzerland. The local currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) and the international calling code is +41.