Current time in Geneva
Switzerland · Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
UTC+1
IANA time zone
Europe/Zurich
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
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About the time zone in Geneva
Geneva is in Switzerland and keeps time using the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and move to UTC+2 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Geneva and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Geneva is 13:00 in January and 14:00 in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Geneva and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Geneva use?
Geneva uses the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich. Its standard-time offset is UTC+1, and it shifts to UTC+2 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Geneva observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Geneva move between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Geneva and New York?
In standard time, Geneva is 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions, since the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
What is the time difference between Geneva and London?
In standard time, Geneva is 1 hour ahead of London. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily differ by an hour.