Time Now in Bellinzona, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 46.19° N, 9.02° E
Elevation: 230 m above sea level
Population rank: #64 of 1,890 cities in Switzerland by population
Canton: Ticino
Country: 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CEST
Bellinzona sits in the Europe/Zurich time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 230 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 582 km away. A major centre in Switzerland, Bellinzona keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Bellinzona sees 11h 31m between a 07:26 sunrise and a 18:58 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Bellinzona
Daylight Hours in Bellinzona
Bellinzona gets 11h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bellinzona is at 07:26 and sunset in Bellinzona is at 18:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 36m near the December solstice to 15h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bellinzona and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bellinzona right now.
Other Cities in Switzerland with Local Time
Cities Sharing Bellinzona's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bellinzona.
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Prayer Times in Bellinzona
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 Oct ● | 05:42 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:23 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 05:44 | 07:27 | 13:12 | 16:21 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 05:45 | 07:28 | 13:12 | 16:20 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:47 | 07:29 | 13:11 | 16:18 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:48 | 07:31 | 13:11 | 16:17 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:49 | 07:32 | 13:11 | 16:15 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:51 | 07:33 | 13:11 | 16:14 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
14-day Forecast for Bellinzona
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bellinzona
Sunrise
in Bellinzona
↑
7:26 AM
Sunset
in Bellinzona
↓
6:58 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Dawn
in Bellinzona
6:55 AM
Dusk
in Bellinzona
7:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bellinzona
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
41.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Bellinzona
How Far Is Bellinzona From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 582 km | WNW (303deg) |
| London | 892 km | NW (315deg) |
| Moscow | 2,245 km | NE (51deg) |
| Dubai | 4,696 km | ESE (103deg) |
| New York | 6,415 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,493 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,327 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,563 km | SW (229deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bellinzona?
Bellinzona next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bellinzona's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bellinzona and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.2deg S, 171.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bellinzona
What time is it in Bellinzona right now?
The current local time in Bellinzona is 09:23 on Sunday, October 04, 2026. Bellinzona follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Bellinzona in?
Bellinzona uses the Europe/Zurich IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bellinzona?
To turn UTC into Bellinzona time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Bellinzona at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Bellinzona on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Bellinzona as of October 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bellinzona today?
Bellinzona sees sunrise at 07:26 and sunset at 18:58 today, giving 11h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bellinzona tonight?
The moon phase over Bellinzona tonight is Waning Crescent with 41.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Bellinzona?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bellinzona, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.