Current Time in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Check the current local time anywhere in Switzerland. Below you'll find live clocks for Switzerland's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Switzerland
- Allschwil Fri 23:05:23
- Basel Fri 23:05:23
- Bern Fri 23:05:23
- Chur Fri 23:05:23
- Frauenfeld Fri 23:05:23
- Freienbach Fri 23:05:23
- Fribourg Fri 23:05:23
- Genève Fri 23:05:23
- Herisau Fri 23:05:23
- La Chaux-de-Fonds Fri 23:05:23
- Lausanne Fri 23:05:23
- Lugano Fri 23:05:23
- Luzern Fri 23:05:23
- Olten Fri 23:05:23
- Sankt Gallen Fri 23:05:23
- Schaffhausen Fri 23:05:23
- Sitten Fri 23:05:23
- Wettingen Fri 23:05:23
- Zug Fri 23:05:23
- Zürich Fri 23:05:23
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Allschwil | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Basel | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Bern | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Chur | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Frauenfeld | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Freienbach | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Fribourg | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Genève | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Herisau | Fri 23:05:23 |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Lausanne | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Lugano | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Luzern | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Olten | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Sankt Gallen | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Schaffhausen | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Sitten | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Wettingen | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Zug | Fri 23:05:23 |
| Zürich | Fri 23:05:23 |
IANA time zones in Switzerland
Switzerland maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Europe/Zurich CET · UTC+01:00
Does Switzerland have multiple time zones?
Switzerland is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Switzerland at a glance
| Current main time | 23:05 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | CEST |
| Capital | Bern |
| Cities tracked | 20 |
How many time zones does Switzerland have?
Switzerland keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+02:00.
Does Switzerland change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Switzerland uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Switzerland
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 14:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 07:00 UTC. If Switzerland has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Switzerland
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Zürich or another major city in Switzerland. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Switzerland
The capital of Switzerland is Bern. The biggest cities in Switzerland include Zürich, Genève, Basel, Lausanne and Bern. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Switzerland has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Switzerland - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Switzerland have?
Switzerland uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Switzerland use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Switzerland right now?
It is about 23:05 on Friday in the main time zone of Switzerland. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Switzerland time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Switzerland to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Bern, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Switzerland 🇨🇭 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CH / CHE |
| Capital city clock | Bern |
| Cities shown | 20 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Bern time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.