Daylight Savings Time Changes in Switzerland 🇨🇭 (1996)
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Capital: | Bern |
| Abbreviations: | CH, CHE |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +41 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1996, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1996, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
27 OCT
27 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1996, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Cantons in Switzerland (1996)
| Canton | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Basel-City | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Basel-Landschaft | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Bern | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Fribourg | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Geneva | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Glarus | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Grisons | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Jura | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Lucerne | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Neuchâtel | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Nidwalden | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Obwalden | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Saint Gallen | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Schaffhausen | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Schwyz | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Solothurn | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Thurgau | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Ticino | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Uri | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Valais | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Vaud | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Zug | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Zurich | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Switzerland
Does Switzerland use Daylight Saving Time in 1996?
Yes, Switzerland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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 Sunday, 31 March 1996. At 01:59 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 31 Mar 1996, 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.