Time Now in Winterthur, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 47.51° N, 8.72° E
Elevation: 441 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 1,890 cities in Switzerland by population
Canton: Zurich
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
Winterthur 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 Winterthur, Switzerland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Winterthur
Daylight Hours in Winterthur
Winterthur gets 15h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Winterthur is at 05:47 and sunset in Winterthur is at 21:14.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 26m near the December solstice to 15h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Winterthur and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Winterthur right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Winterthur
What is the current local time in Winterthur?
The live local time in Winterthur is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Winterthur currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Winterthur in?
Winterthur uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Winterthur observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Winterthur is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Winterthur's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Winterthur.
Weather in Winterthur
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Prayer Times in Winterthur
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:04 | 05:47 | 13:31 | 17:41 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:06 | 05:48 | 13:31 | 17:41 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:09 | 05:49 | 13:31 | 17:40 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:12 | 05:50 | 13:31 | 17:40 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:15 | 05:51 | 13:31 | 17:40 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:17 | 05:52 | 13:31 | 17:39 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:20 | 05:53 | 13:31 | 17:39 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Winterthur
Sunrise
in Winterthur
↑
5:47 AM
Sunset
in Winterthur
↓
9:14 PM
Day Length
15h 26m
Dawn
in Winterthur
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Winterthur
9:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Winterthur
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Winterthur
How Far Is Winterthur From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 495 km | WNW (290deg) |
| London | 777 km | NW (308deg) |
| Moscow | 2,174 km | NE (54deg) |
| Dubai | 4,754 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 6,329 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,529 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,282 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,520 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Winterthur?
Winterthur next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Winterthur's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Winterthur and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.5deg S, 171.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Winterthur
What time is it in Winterthur right now?
The current local time in Winterthur is 19:11 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Winterthur follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Winterthur in?
Winterthur 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 Winterthur?
Winterthur is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Winterthur local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Winterthur on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Winterthur is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Winterthur today?
Today in Winterthur: sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset is at 21:14, giving 15h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Winterthur tonight?
The moon phase over Winterthur tonight is Waxing Crescent with 32.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Winterthur?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Winterthur, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.