Current local time in Geneva, Switzerland
The live clock above shows the time in Geneva. Geneva is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Region | Genève |
| Population | about 716,000 |
| Coordinates | 46.21° N, 6.14° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Geneva uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:43 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 7:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Geneva at about 12:44 PM in mid-January, and about 1:41 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun, because Geneva sits at 6.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Geneva time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Lausanne | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Lyon, France | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Besancon, France | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Grenoble, France | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Bern | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Dijon, France | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Saint-Etienne, France | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Turin, Italy | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Switzerland
Questions people ask
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Geneva have daylight saving time?
Geneva uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Geneva when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Geneva's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).