Current Time in Switzerland 🇨🇭

Q: What time is it in Switzerland right now?

The current local time in Switzerland is 09:32:32 CEST on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The country uses the Europe/Zurich time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Switzerland use?

Switzerland uses a single time zone year-round: Europe/Zurich.

Q: What is the capital of Switzerland?

The capital of Switzerland is Bern, where the current local time is 09:32:32.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Bern today?

Today in Bern, the capital of Switzerland: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 21:17 local time.

Q: Does Switzerland observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes — Switzerland observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Switzerland?

The next public holiday in Switzerland is National Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026 — in 13 days.

Q: How many cities in Switzerland are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Switzerland (out of 93 total in our database).

Q: Which countries border Switzerland?

Switzerland shares a border with: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.

Continent: Europe

Capital City: Bern

Largest Cities:

Time in Zürich (Pop. 341,730)
Time in Genève (Pop. 183,981)
Time in Basel (Pop. 164,488)
Time in Lausanne (Pop. 139,111)
Time in Bern (Pop. 133,000)

ISO Alpha 2/3: CH, CHE

Uses Daylight Savings Time: Yes ✅ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)

IANA Time Zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00)

Time Zones: CEST, CET

Time Zone Overview for Switzerland

Switzerland uses a single time zone.
Clocks in Bern run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time.
The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Switzerland

Switzerland observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, changing from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

View daylight saving time changes for Switzerland →

Time Difference Between Bern and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Bern right now.

New York Sun 03:32 -6h

Los Angeles Sun 00:32 -9h

Chicago Sun 02:32 -7h

Toronto Sun 03:32 -6h

Sao Paulo Sun 04:32 -5h

London Sun 08:32 -1h

Paris Sun 09:32 same time

Berlin Sun 09:32 same time

Moscow Sun 10:32 +1h

Dubai Sun 11:32 +2h

Mumbai Sun 13:02 +3h 30m

Singapore Sun 15:32 +6h

Hong Kong Sun 15:32 +6h

Tokyo Sun 16:32 +7h

Sydney Sun 17:32 +8h

Best Time to Call Switzerland

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Bern:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 15:00 to 23:00 in Bern.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 10:00 to 18:00 in Bern.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 02:00 to 10:00 in Bern.

Daylight Hours in Bern

In the capital, Bern, the sun is up for 15h 23m today. Sunrise in Bern is at 05:54 and sunset in Bern is at 21:17.

Daylight ranges from about 8h 30m near the December solstice to 15h 53m near the June solstice.

Moon in Switzerland

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Bern and major cities across Switzerland.

View moonrise & moonset times for Switzerland →

Time in All Cities in Switzerland by alphabetical order

Time.now features the exact time for 93 cities in Switzerland.
Select a letter to view all cities:

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Time Now in Major Cities in Switzerland

Time now in Zürich Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Genève Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Basel Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lausanne Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Bern Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Winterthur Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Luzern Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Sankt Gallen Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lugano Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 11) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Biel/Bienne Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 3) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 9) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Thun Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Köniz Sun 09:32:32
Time now in La Chaux-de-Fonds Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 10) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Rapperswil Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Schaffhausen Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 7) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Fribourg Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Chur Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Neuchâtel Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Vernier Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 6) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 2) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 9) / Altstetten Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 12) Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Sitten Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lancy Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Montreux Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Kriens Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wetzikon Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wil Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Yverdon-les-Bains Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Bulle Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zug Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Uster Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Frauenfeld Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 3) / Sihlfeld Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Dietikon Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Baar Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Riehen Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Dübendorf Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Meyrin Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Carouge Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wettingen Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Allschwil Sun 09:32:32

City	Current Time
Time now in Zürich	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Genève	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Basel	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lausanne	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Bern	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Winterthur	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Luzern	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Sankt Gallen	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lugano	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 11)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Biel/Bienne	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 3)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 9)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Thun	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Köniz	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in La Chaux-de-Fonds	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 10)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Rapperswil	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Schaffhausen	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 7)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Fribourg	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Chur	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Neuchâtel	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Vernier	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 6)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 2)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 9) / Altstetten	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 12)	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Sitten	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Lancy	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Montreux	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Kriens	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wetzikon	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wil	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Yverdon-les-Bains	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Bulle	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zug	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Uster	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Frauenfeld	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 3) / Sihlfeld	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Dietikon	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Baar	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Zürich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Riehen	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Dübendorf	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Meyrin	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Carouge	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Wettingen	Sun 09:32:32
Time now in Allschwil	Sun 09:32:32

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Switzerland

Europe/Zurich Sun 09:32:32

Timezone	Current Time
Europe/Zurich	Sun 09:32:32

Frequently Asked Questions about Switzerland

What time is it in Switzerland right now?

The current local time in Switzerland is 09:32:32 CEST on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The country uses the Europe/Zurich time zone.

How many time zones does Switzerland use?

Switzerland uses a single time zone year-round: Europe/Zurich.

What is the capital of Switzerland?

The capital of Switzerland is Bern, where the current local time is 09:32:32.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Bern today?

Today in Bern, the capital of Switzerland: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 21:17 local time.

Does Switzerland observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes — Switzerland observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks typically advance one hour in spring and fall back in autumn.

When is the next public holiday in Switzerland?

The next public holiday in Switzerland is National Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026 — in 13 days.

How many cities in Switzerland are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 50 cities across Switzerland (out of 93 total in our database).

Which countries border Switzerland?

Switzerland shares a border with: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.

Time Zone Converters used in Switzerland

Convert time between the time zones of Switzerland and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Switzerland

Zürich

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 9:14 PM
Genève

↑ 6:02 AM

↓ 9:20 PM
Basel

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 9:19 PM
Lausanne

↑ 5:59 AM

↓ 9:19 PM
Bern

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 9:17 PM
Winterthur

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 9:14 PM
Luzern

↑ 5:51 AM

↓ 9:14 PM
Sankt Gallen

↑ 5:45 AM

↓ 9:11 PM
Lugano

↑ 5:52 AM

↓ 9:08 PM
Zürich (Kreis 11)

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 9:15 PM
Biel/Bienne

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 9:19 PM
Zürich (Kreis 3)

↑ 5:49 AM

↓ 9:14 PM
Zürich (Kreis 9)

↑ 5:49 AM

↓ 9:15 PM
Thun

↑ 5:54 AM

↓ 9:16 PM
Köniz

↑ 5:55 AM

↓ 9:17 PM
La Chaux-de-Fonds

↑ 5:56 AM

↓ 9:20 PM
Zürich (Kreis 10)

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 9:15 PM
Rapperswil

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 9:13 PM
Schaffhausen

↑ 5:47 AM

↓ 9:15 PM
Zürich (Kreis 7)

↑ 5:48 AM

↓ 9:14 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Zürich	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 9:14 PM
Genève	↑ 6:02 AM	↓ 9:20 PM
Basel	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 9:19 PM
Lausanne	↑ 5:59 AM	↓ 9:19 PM
Bern	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 9:17 PM
Winterthur	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 9:14 PM
Luzern	↑ 5:51 AM	↓ 9:14 PM
Sankt Gallen	↑ 5:45 AM	↓ 9:11 PM
Lugano	↑ 5:52 AM	↓ 9:08 PM
Zürich (Kreis 11)	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 9:15 PM
Biel/Bienne	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 9:19 PM
Zürich (Kreis 3)	↑ 5:49 AM	↓ 9:14 PM
Zürich (Kreis 9)	↑ 5:49 AM	↓ 9:15 PM
Thun	↑ 5:54 AM	↓ 9:16 PM
Köniz	↑ 5:55 AM	↓ 9:17 PM
La Chaux-de-Fonds	↑ 5:56 AM	↓ 9:20 PM
Zürich (Kreis 10)	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 9:15 PM
Rapperswil	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 9:13 PM
Schaffhausen	↑ 5:47 AM	↓ 9:15 PM
Zürich (Kreis 7)	↑ 5:48 AM	↓ 9:14 PM

Current Weather in Switzerland

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Switzerland

Population	8,516,543
Area	41,290 km²
ISO Numeric Code	756
FIPS Code	SZ
Top Level Domain	.ch
Currency	Franc (CHF)
Phone Prefix	+41
Country Code	+41
Postal Code Format	####
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{4})$`
Languages	DE-CH (de-CH), FR-CH (fr-CH), IT-CH (it-CH), RM (rm)
Neighbouring Countries	🇦🇹 Austria, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

Upcoming Public Holidays in Switzerland

This year, Switzerland observes 4 public holidays, with 4 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Day on 1 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Ascension Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Switzerland to plan your schedule.

National Day 1 Aug • Saturday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 1 Jan • Friday
Ascension Day 6 May • Thursday

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