Zurich
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About Zurich
Zurich operates on UTC+2 (with daylight saving time). What time is it in Zurich? The city is 6 hours ahead of New York. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current time. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. As of the end of 2024, the municipality had a population of 436,551, while the urban area was home to 1.45 million people (2020), and the Zurich metropolitan area had a total population of 2.1 million (2020). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Zurich right now?+
Zurich follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current local time in Zurich.
What time zone is Zurich in?+
Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone. It observes Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during standard time and shifts to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference in Zurich compared to New York?+
The time difference in Zurich versus New York is typically 6 hours — Zurich is ahead. During periods when daylight saving transitions don't align, the gap may briefly be 5 or 7 hours.
What is the time difference between Zurich and London?+
Zurich is normally 1 hour ahead of London. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but their clocks change on the same dates, so the 1-hour time difference zurich–London stays consistent year-round.
How far ahead or behind is Zurich from UTC?+
Zurich is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). Daylight saving time in Switzerland begins on the last Sunday of March and ends on the last Sunday of October.
Does Zurich observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Switzerland observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward one hour in late March and fall back one hour in late October, following the standard European schedule.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Los Angeles?+
Zurich is typically 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. During brief windows around daylight saving time changeovers, the difference may shift to 8 or 10 hours. Always use the live clock for precision scheduling.