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Time in ZurichUTC+02

Live clock and time-zone data for Zurich, Switzerland — Zurich (Europe/Zurich), UTC+02 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
00:12
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Current UTC offset
UTC+02
Abbreviation
GMT+2
Population
421,878
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Cultural and business context

Zurich runs on Zurich (Europe/Zurich), which sits UTC+02 from UTC right now. In Switzerland, office hours typically stretch from 08:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
CHF Fr.
Dial
+41
Work day
08:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Zurich, other cities are at
Moscow13:00
London11:00
Berlin12:00
New York06:00
Tokyo19:00
Singapore18:00
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Zurich ↔ Moscow
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Is Zurich in the same time zone as Berlin?

Zurich shares the IANA zone Europe/Zurich. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Switzerland share the same clock.

Is it daytime in Zurich right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Zurich.

Does Zurich observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Zurich shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What is the current UTC offset in Zurich?

Zurich is currently UTC+02 from UTC, on the Europe/Zurich timezone.

How many hours is Zurich ahead of Moscow?

The live difference between Zurich and Moscow is +1h.

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