Current Time in Zurich
The current local time in Zurich, Switzerland, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Zurich’s official time zone (Europe/Zurich) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Zurich vs other Europe cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Zurich.
How to read the time in Zurich
- 01 The large clock shows Zurich’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Zurich relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Zurich time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone (IANA identifier). Zurich observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Zurich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zurich shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Zurich's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Zurich and London?
The gap between Zurich and London depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours London and other cities are ahead of or behind Zurich right now.
Is this Zurich clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Zurich's official IANA time zone (Europe/Zurich) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.