Current time in Zurich
Local time in Zurich
The time in Zurich is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Zurich is Central European Time (CET). Zurich is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Zurich starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Zurich
| Current time | 4:20 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Zurich Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Zurich uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Zurich.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |