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Hamburg to Zürich Converter

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Hamburg4:43 amMon, Jun 8
HamburgCEST
Germany · UTC+2
4:43 amMon, Jun 8
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ZürichCEST
ZH, Switzerland · UTC+2
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Offset

There is no time difference between Hamburg and Zürich.

Same time

Hamburg (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 Hamburg (9 AM–5 PM in Zürich).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Hamburg (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.

Germany

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26

Switzerland

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

About these zones

Hamburg uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.

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

Zürich is approximately 425 miles south of Hamburg.

Quick reference

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

HamburgZürichDay
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 Hamburg 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

Hamburg
Sunrise
4:53 AM
Sunset
9:46 PM
Day length
16h 53m
Zürich
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
9:21 PM
Day length
15h 50m

Daylight overlap: 15h 50m — 5:31 AM–9:21 PM in Hamburg (5:31 AM–9:21 PM in Zürich). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • BER
  • HAM
  • LBC
  • MUC
  • CGN
  • DUS
  • FRA
  • STR

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Related conversions

Common conversions

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