Time Now in Grenchen, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 47.19° N, 7.4° E
Elevation: 454 m above sea level
Population rank: #76 of 1,890 cities in Switzerland by population
Canton: Solothurn
Country: 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
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
Grenchen is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Grenchen, Switzerland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Grenchen
Daylight Hours in Grenchen
Grenchen gets 15h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Grenchen is at 05:47 and sunset in Grenchen is at 21:24.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 28m near the December solstice to 15h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Grenchen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Grenchen right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Grenchen
What is the current local time in Grenchen?
The live local time in Grenchen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Grenchen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Grenchen in?
Grenchen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Grenchen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Grenchen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Grenchen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Grenchen.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 02:56 | 05:46 | 13:36 | 17:47 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 02:58 | 05:47 | 13:36 | 17:47 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:01 | 05:48 | 13:36 | 17:47 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:03 | 05:49 | 13:36 | 17:46 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:06 | 05:50 | 13:36 | 17:46 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:08 | 05:51 | 13:36 | 17:46 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:11 | 05:52 | 13:36 | 17:46 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Grenchen
Sunrise
in Grenchen
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Grenchen
↓
9:24 PM
Day Length
15h 37m
Dawn
in Grenchen
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Grenchen
10:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Grenchen
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
5.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:11
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Distances & Clock Changes in Grenchen
How Far Is Grenchen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 419 km | WNW (298deg) |
| London | 726 km | NW (314deg) |
| Moscow | 2,276 km | NE (54deg) |
| Dubai | 4,842 km | ESE (103deg) |
| New York | 6,255 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,625 km | E (94deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,387 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,480 km | NW (317deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Grenchen?
Grenchen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Grenchen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Grenchen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.2deg S, 172.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grenchen
What time is it in Grenchen right now?
The current local time in Grenchen is 13:04 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Grenchen follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Grenchen in?
Grenchen uses the Europe/Zurich IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Grenchen?
Is Grenchen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Grenchen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Grenchen today?
Today in Grenchen: sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 21:24, giving 15h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Grenchen tonight?
The moon phase over Grenchen tonight is Waning Crescent with 5.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Grenchen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Grenchen, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.