Current Time in Schaffhausen, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 47.7° N, 8.63° E
Elevation: 403 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 1,890 cities in Switzerland by population
Canton: Schaffhausen
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
The time now in Schaffhausen, Switzerland is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Schaffhausen currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Schaffhausen sits in the Europe/Zurich time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Schaffhausen sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Perched at about 403 m, Schaffhausen sits well above the coast. Schaffhausen is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 482 km off. A major centre in Switzerland, Schaffhausen keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Schaffhausen at 07:45 and sets at 18:35, giving 10h 49m of daylight today.
Schaffhausen Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen gets 10h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Schaffhausen is at 07:45 and sunset in Schaffhausen is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 24m near the December solstice to 15h 59m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:59 | 07:45 | 13:11 | 16:04 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:01 | 07:46 | 13:10 | 16:03 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:02 | 07:48 | 13:10 | 16:01 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:03 | 07:49 | 13:10 | 16:00 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:05 | 07:51 | 13:10 | 15:58 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:06 | 07:52 | 13:10 | 15:57 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:08 | 07:54 | 13:10 | 15:56 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Schaffhausen
Sunrise
in Schaffhausen
↑
7:45 AM
Sunset
in Schaffhausen
↓
6:35 PM
Day Length
10h 49m
Dawn
in Schaffhausen
7:14 AM
Dusk
in Schaffhausen
7:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Schaffhausen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Schaffhausen
How Far Is Schaffhausen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 482 km | WNW (288deg) |
| London | 759 km | NW (307deg) |
| Moscow | 2,167 km | NE (55deg) |
| Dubai | 4,765 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 6,314 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,538 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,279 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,500 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Schaffhausen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Schaffhausen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.7deg S, 171.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Schaffhausen
What time is it in Schaffhausen right now?
The current local time in Schaffhausen is 09:23 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Schaffhausen follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Schaffhausen in?
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen is UTC+02:00 right now. To convert UTC to Schaffhausen local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Schaffhausen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Schaffhausen as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Schaffhausen today?
In Schaffhausen today the sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 18:35, giving 10h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Schaffhausen tonight?
The moon phase over Schaffhausen tonight is Waxing Crescent with 28.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Schaffhausen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Schaffhausen, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.