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Clock Changes in Switzerland 2026

When do the clocks go forward and back in Switzerland? Exact dates and times for every change to 2030, with a live countdown to the next one on 28 March 2027.

Did the clocks change in Switzerland?

Yes – the clocks went back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 03:00.

Local time now: (CET · UTC+1). Switzerland →

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Sunday 28 March 2027 · 02:00 → 03:00 · CET → CEST

Last change: Sunday 25 October 2026 (−1 hour).

Clock change dates in Switzerland

Year⏩ Clocks go forward⏪ Clocks go back
2026–Sun 25 Oct 2026, 03:00
2027Sun 28 Mar 2027, 02:00Sun 31 Oct 2027, 03:00
2028Sun 26 Mar 2028, 02:00Sun 29 Oct 2028, 03:00
2029Sun 25 Mar 2029, 02:00Sun 28 Oct 2029, 03:00
2030Sun 31 Mar 2030, 02:00Sun 27 Oct 2030, 03:00
2031Sun 30 Mar 2031, 02:00Sun 26 Oct 2031, 03:00

Clock changes in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

When do the clocks go back in Switzerland in 2027?

The clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31 October 2027 at 03:00.

When do the clocks go forward in Switzerland in 2027?

The clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00.

Does Switzerland change its clocks?

Yes. Switzerland moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.

Do you gain or lose an hour of sleep?

When the clocks go back, the night is one hour longer, so you gain an hour of sleep. When they go forward in spring, you lose an hour.

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