Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Zurich.
Current local time
Current Time in Zurich
Find the current time in Zurich, Switzerland, with its UTC offset, time zone abbreviation, and daylight saving schedule on Central European Time.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Zurich time zone at a glance
The key facts for Zurich, Switzerland, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Zurich
Zurich keeps Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, the same offset used across Switzerland and most of its neighbors. Although Switzerland is not part of the European Union, it follows the same daylight saving rules, switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, from late March through late October. As a leading financial center, Zurich's trading hours and banking calls often hinge on its precise local time. The city stays in step with Frankfurt, Milan, and Paris all year.
Zurich changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Zurich's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Zurich time
What time zone does Zurich use?
Zurich uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, shifting to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during daylight saving.
Does Switzerland observe daylight saving even though it is not in the EU?
Yes. Switzerland follows the same schedule as the EU, with clocks changing on the last Sundays of March and October.
Is Zurich the same time as Frankfurt?
Yes. Zurich and Frankfurt both observe Central European Time, so their clocks always read the same.
Current time in other cities
Compare Zurich with other major world clocks.
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