What time is it in Switzerland right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in Switzerland (Europe/Zurich), currently UTC+2.

How many time zones does Switzerland have?

Switzerland uses a single time zone, Europe/Zurich (UTC+2).

Does Switzerland observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Switzerland (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.

Current time in Switzerland

Europe · Europe/Zurich

Switzerland

10:01 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+2 Night DST

Quick facts

Capital: Bern
Population: 8,516,543
Currency: Franc (CHF)
Phone code: +41
Daylight saving: Yes

Neighbouring countries

About Switzerland

One time zone covers the whole country in Switzerland — UTC+1, anchored on Bern — so everywhere shares the same clock.

Switzerland has its capital at Bern, is home to about 8.5 million people and covers about 41,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Austria, France and Germany, among others. The main languages are German, French and Italian. The currency is the franc (CHF).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Switzerland right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in Switzerland (Europe/Zurich), currently UTC+2.
How many time zones does Switzerland have?: Switzerland uses a single time zone, Europe/Zurich (UTC+2).
Does Switzerland observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Switzerland (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.