Current time in Zürich, Switzerland
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2
About Zürich
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and its leading financial centre, home to major banks, insurers and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Set at the northern end of Lake Zurich with views of the Alps, it combines a compact old town with a strong reputation for quality of life. Bern, not Zurich, is the Swiss federal capital.
Switzerland uses Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, changing on the same weekends as the European Union. Zurich therefore matches Frankfurt, Milan and Paris and is one hour ahead of London. Swiss offices tend to start early, often around 8am, and Sunday trading is very limited.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Population
- 396,027
- Currency
- EUR Euro Member Countries
- Language
- German
- Dialling code
- +41
- Internet domain
- .ch
- Postal code
- 8000–8099
- Continent
- Europe
- Capital
- Bern
- Coordinates
- 47.3769, 8.5417
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zürich in?
Zürich is in the Central European Summer Time time zone (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Does Zürich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zürich observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
What is the time difference between Zürich and UTC?
Zürich is currently UTC+2.
What is the dialling code for Zürich?
The international dialling code for Zürich is +41.
When is the best time to call Zürich 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 Zürich.