Switzerland Time Zone Map (CET & CEST)

Switzerland time zone map

What Time Zone Is Switzerland In?

Switzerland follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, the country changes to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00. The same official time applies throughout Switzerland, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano, and St. Gallen.

Switzerland time zone in Europe map

Europe time zones map with Switzerland

Does Switzerland Use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Switzerland observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. The country follows the same seasonal clock-change system as most neighboring European countries.

Switzerland location on World time zone map

What Time Is It in Switzerland (Zurich) Right Now?

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Switzerland Central European time map

Switzerland CET and CEST map

Switzerland CET cest time zone map

Switzerland Major Cities in This Time Zone:

• Zurich
• Geneva
• Basel
• Bern
• Lausanne
• Lucerne
• Lugano
• St. Gallen

Time Difference Between Zurich and Major Cities

Time differences may change during the year because Switzerland and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.

Switzerland Map with Country Border

What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?

• France — CET / CEST
• Germany — CET / CEST
• Italy — CET / CEST
• Austria — CET / CEST
• Belgium — CET / CEST
• Netherlands — CET / CEST
• Spain — CET / CEST in most of the country
• Denmark — CET / CEST

Switzerland time zone in Europe map

Switzerland time zone map

Switzerland UTC +1 time zone map

World time zones map with Switzerland

World time zone map with Zurich

FAQ

What time zone does Switzerland use?

Switzerland uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+01:00, during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+02:00, during daylight saving time.

Does Switzerland change clocks for daylight saving time?

Yes. Switzerland moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

Is all of Switzerland in the same time zone?

Yes. Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano, and all other parts of Switzerland use the same national time.

Is Switzerland in the same time zone as Germany?

Yes. Switzerland and Germany both use CET in standard time and CEST during daylight saving time.

Is Zurich in the same time zone as Paris and Rome?

Yes. Zurich, Paris, and Rome normally have the same local time because they follow the same CET and CEST clock system.

What time is Switzerland compared with UTC?

Switzerland is one hour ahead of UTC during standard time and two hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.

When does daylight saving time begin and end in Switzerland?

Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.

What is the IANA time zone for Zurich?

The IANA time zone identifier for Zurich and Switzerland is Europe/Zurich.

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