Time in Geneva Now
Central European Standard Time (CET) · UTC+1
About Geneva
Geneva is a Swiss city on the shores of Lake Geneva and one of the world's main centres of international diplomacy. The European headquarters of the United Nations, the Red Cross and many international organisations are based here, alongside private banks, commodity traders and luxury watchmakers. CERN sits just outside the city on the French border.
Geneva follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, in summer. Switzerland is not in the European Union but keeps the same time as its neighbours, so Geneva always matches nearby France as well as Zurich, Milan and Paris. That makes daily cross-border commuting and meetings straightforward. The city is one hour ahead of London throughout the year.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Population
- 204,000
- Currency
- EUR Euro Member Countries
- Language
- German
- Dialling code
- +41
- Internet domain
- .ch
- Postal code
- 1200
- Continent
- Europe
- Capital
- Bern
- Coordinates
- 46.2044, 6.1432
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva is in the Central European Standard Time time zone (CET), which is UTC+1.
Does Geneva observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Geneva observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027
What is the time difference between Geneva and UTC?
Geneva is currently UTC+1.
What is the dialling code for Geneva?
The international dialling code for Geneva is +41.
When is the best time to call Geneva from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Geneva.