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Current Time in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.

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Europe/Zurich

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Time zone of Geneva

Time zoneCentral European Standard Time
AbbreviationCET
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idEurope/Zurich
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer

Time difference between Geneva and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Geneva

2026

  • 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

2027

  • 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

Geneva time FAQ

What time is it in Geneva right now?

Geneva is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Geneva, updated every second.

What time zone is Geneva in?

Geneva is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Zurich.

Does Geneva observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

What is the time difference between Geneva and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Geneva.

Other cities in Switzerland

ZurichBaselBernLausanneLuzern

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.