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Genève to Zürich Converter

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Genève5:33 amMon, Jun 8
GenèveCEST
GE, Switzerland · UTC+2
5:33 amMon, Jun 8
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ZürichCEST
ZH, Switzerland · UTC+2
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Offset

There is no time difference between Genève and Zürich.

Same time

Genève (CEST) is currently the same time as Zürich (CEST).

CEST: UTC+2

CEST: UTC+2

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Genève (9 AM–5 PM in Zürich).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Genève (1:00 PM Zürich).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Switzerland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Genève uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

Zürich uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

Zürich is approximately 150 miles northeast of Genève.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

GenèveZürichDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Genève and Zürich observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Genève
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Day length
15h 40m
Zürich
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Day length
15h 50m

Daylight overlap: 15h 35m — 5:45 AM–9:21 PM in Genève (5:45 AM–9:21 PM in Zürich). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Airports in Central European Time

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  • BRN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Genève in Zürich?
9:00 am Genève is 9:00 am Zürich.
What is 12:00 pm Genève in Zürich?
12:00 pm Genève is 12:00 pm Zürich.
What is 12:30 pm Genève in Zürich?
12:30 pm Genève is 12:30 pm Zürich.
What is 2:00 pm Genève in Zürich?
2:00 pm Genève is 2:00 pm Zürich.
What is 5:00 pm Genève in Zürich?
5:00 pm Genève is 5:00 pm Zürich.
What is 11:30 pm Genève in Zürich?
11:30 pm Genève is 11:30 pm Zürich.