Current Time in Bern, Switzerland

Bern uses the GMT+2 time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

22:55:49
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

About Bern

Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
Switzerland
Capital
Bern
Population
133,791
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Dial code
+41
Coordinates
46.95, 7.45
From capital
61 km from Bern

Daylight saving time in Bern

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shifts UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00 on that date.

Sun in Bern today

Sunrise
06:03
Solar noon
13:27
Sunset
20:52
Daylight
14h 49m
Yesterday
Rise
06:04
Set
20:51
Length
14h 46m
Today
Rise
06:03
Set
20:52
Length
14h 49m
Tomorrow
Rise
06:01
Set
20:53
Length
14h 52m

Today is 3 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Bern

CityDistanceTime difference
Paris440 kmsame time
London750 km-1h
Berlin750 kmsame time
Cairo2780 km+1h
Dubai4830 km+2h
New York6270 km-6h
Mumbai6620 km+3.5h
Los Angeles9500 km-9h
São Paulo9530 km-5h
Tokyo9670 km+7h
Singapore10380 km+6h
Sydney16660 km+8h

Other cities in Switzerland

Time in ZürichTime in GenevaTime in Basel

Frequently asked questions about time in Bern

What is the current time in Bern, Switzerland?+
Bern is in the Europe/Zurich timezone (GMT+2), which is UTC+02:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Bern, Switzerland.
What timezone is Bern in?+
Bern, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich timezone, abbreviated GMT+2. The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Bern and UTC?+
Bern is UTC+02:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Bern observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Bern observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Bern?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Bern is "Europe/Zurich". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Bern and New York?+
The time difference between Bern and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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