Current Local Time in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Zurich is located in the Europe/Zurich timezone in Switzerland.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/ZurichData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Zurich
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (18-24°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). Snow common in winter.
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📍About Zurich Time Zone
Zurich is located in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Switzerland, Zurich serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Zurich, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops typically 9 AM to 8 PM (6:30 PM Saturdays). Strict Sunday closing. Banks close at 4:30 PM. local time. Zurich does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+1.
Zurich has a population of approximately 420K (1.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). To call Zurich from abroad, use the country code +41 44. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Zurich time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Zurich conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Zurich Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Switzerland (CH)
- • Coordinates: 47.37°, 8.54°
- • Calling Code: +41 44