Time Now in Locarno, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 46.17° N, 8.8° E
Elevation: 206 m above sea level
Population rank: #91 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: 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
Locarno 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 Locarno, Switzerland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Locarno
Daylight Hours in Locarno
Locarno gets 15h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Locarno is at 05:46 and sunset in Locarno is at 21:14.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 36m near the December solstice to 15h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Locarno and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Locarno
What is the current local time in Locarno?
The live local time in Locarno is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Locarno currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Locarno in?
Locarno uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Locarno observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Locarno is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Locarno's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Locarno.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:07 | 05:46 | 13:30 | 17:39 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:09 | 05:46 | 13:30 | 17:39 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:11 | 05:47 | 13:30 | 17:39 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:14 | 05:48 | 13:30 | 17:39 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:16 | 05:49 | 13:30 | 17:39 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:18 | 05:50 | 13:31 | 17:38 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:20 | 05:51 | 13:31 | 17:38 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Locarno
Sunrise
in Locarno
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Locarno
↓
9:14 PM
Day Length
15h 27m
Dawn
in Locarno
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Locarno
9:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Locarno
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:57
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Distances & Clock Changes in Locarno
How Far Is Locarno From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 569 km | NW (304deg) |
| London | 882 km | NW (316deg) |
| Moscow | 2,259 km | NE (51deg) |
| Dubai | 4,712 km | ESE (103deg) |
| New York | 6,401 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,510 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,343 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,549 km | SW (229deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Locarno?
Locarno next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Locarno's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Locarno and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.2deg S, 171.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Locarno
What time is it in Locarno right now?
The current local time in Locarno is 18:09 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Locarno follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Locarno in?
Locarno 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 Locarno?
Is Locarno on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Locarno is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Locarno today?
Today in Locarno: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 21:14, giving 15h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Locarno tonight?
The moon phase over Locarno tonight is New Moon with 0.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Locarno?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Locarno, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.