Time Now 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: 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
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen, Switzerland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Schaffhausen
Daylight Hours in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen gets 15h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Schaffhausen is at 05:41 and sunset in Schaffhausen is at 21:20.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 24m near the December solstice to 15h 59m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Schaffhausen
What is the current local time in Schaffhausen?
The live local time in Schaffhausen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Schaffhausen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Schaffhausen in?
Schaffhausen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Schaffhausen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Schaffhausen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Schaffhausen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Schaffhausen.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 02:44 | 05:40 | 13:31 | 17:43 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 02:47 | 05:41 | 13:31 | 17:43 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 02:50 | 05:42 | 13:31 | 17:42 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 02:53 | 05:43 | 13:31 | 17:42 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 02:56 | 05:44 | 13:31 | 17:42 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:59 | 05:45 | 13:31 | 17:42 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:01 | 05:46 | 13:31 | 17:42 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Schaffhausen
Sunrise
in Schaffhausen
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Schaffhausen
↓
9:20 PM
Day Length
15h 39m
Dawn
in Schaffhausen
5:01 AM
Dusk
in Schaffhausen
10:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Schaffhausen
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:06
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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 10:27 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Schaffhausen follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Schaffhausen in?
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Schaffhausen local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Schaffhausen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Schaffhausen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Schaffhausen today?
Today in Schaffhausen: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 21:20, giving 15h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Schaffhausen tonight?
The moon phase over Schaffhausen tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.8% 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.