Current Time in Zurich, Switzerland
Check the current local time in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich uses the Europe/Zurich time zone, with CET (UTC +1:00) during standard time and CEST (UTC +2:00) during daylight saving time.
Zurich Time Zone
Standard Time
CET
UTC +1:00
Used outside daylight saving time
Daylight Time
CEST
UTC +2:00
Observed during daylight saving time
Next DST Change
DST ends
October 25, 2026
Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October
About Zurich Time: CET & CEST
Zurich is located in Switzerland and uses the Europe/Zurich time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Zurich overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Zurich aligns with other major cities.
Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.
Zurich vs Major Cities
Zurich Stock Exchange Hours
Local Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
- Regular session (Zurich local time)
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Daylight Saving Time
Clocks change in Zurich in 143 days
DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Zurich.
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