Current time in Switzerland

22:53:18
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+1 4 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Bern
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Time zone of Switzerland

The time in Switzerland (Bern) follows the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently UTC+1. 4 hours ahead of Brasília.

Switzerland
22:53:18
Brasília
18:53:18

How to call or schedule a meeting with Switzerland

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 13:00 in Switzerland; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 22:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time.

Switzerland: sunrise today at 07:08 · sunset at 17:18 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Bern
Continent
Europe
Area
41,290 km² (15,942 sq mi)
Population
about 7.6 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Calling code
+41
Internet domain
.ch

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Switzerland right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Switzerland?

4 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Switzerland changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Switzerland in?

Switzerland follows Europe/Zurich, currently UTC+1. The reference location is Bern.

Does Switzerland have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Switzerland does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Switzerland from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 14:00 Brasília time (13:00 to 18:00 in Switzerland).

What is the capital of Switzerland?

The capital of Switzerland is Bern. The country covers about 41,290 km². Continent: Europe.

What currency and calling code does Switzerland use?

The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). To call from abroad, dial +41 before the number. Websites use the .ch domain.