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Current time in Bern, Switzerland

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Time zone: Europe/Zurich
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About time in Bern

Bern, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone. It moves between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST) over the year as daylight saving time begins and ends.

Because Bern changes its clocks, the time difference between Bern and places that do not, or that change on different dates, can shift for a few weeks each year. The live table below always uses the offsets in effect right now.

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Bern time compared with major cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bern in?

Bern, Switzerland is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, which is UTC+1 (CET) or UTC+2 (CEST).

Does Bern observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Bern switches between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST) when daylight saving time starts and ends. The section above shows when the next change happens.

How far ahead of or behind UTC is Bern?

Bern is 1 hour ahead of UTC or 2 hours ahead of UTC, depending on the time of year.