Daylight Savings Time Changes in Switzerland 🇨🇭 (1942)
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Capital: | Bern |
| Abbreviations: | CH, CHE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +41 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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:
59
After
02
:
00
4 MAY
04 May 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 04 May 1942, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 04 May 1942, 02:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 May 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
5 OCT
05 Oct 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 05 October 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 05 October 1942, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Oct 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Cantons in Switzerland (1942)
| Canton | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Basel-City | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Basel-Landschaft | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Bern | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Fribourg | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Geneva | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Glarus | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Grisons | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Jura | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Lucerne | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Neuchâtel | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Nidwalden | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Obwalden | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Saint Gallen | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Schaffhausen | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Schwyz | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Solothurn | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Thurgau | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Ticino | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Uri | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Valais | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Vaud | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Zug | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
| Zurich | 04 May 1942 | 05 Oct 1942 |
DST Changes Summary for Switzerland
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Switzerland
Does Switzerland use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Switzerland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Switzerland?
The next scheduled time transition in Switzerland will take place on Monday, 04 May 1942. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Switzerland follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Switzerland follows a single, unified schedule. Every canton across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Switzerland?
Following the shift on 04 May 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.