What time zone is Köniz in?

Köniz uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.

When is the next clock change in Köniz?

Clocks in Köniz move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Does Köniz observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Köniz observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Köniz?

Köniz is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Köniz, Switzerland

2:53:43 PM

14:53:43

Friday, October 16, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Köniz is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Next clock changeOct 25, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 8 daysUpcomingView details

Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 37,196

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Compare Köniz with another city or time zone

Köniz follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Zürich

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Köniz local time

Clock changes in Köniz

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Switzerland daylight saving time Clock changes worldwide

Plan around Köniz

Upcoming national public holidays in Switzerland

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Köniz in?: Köniz uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.
When is the next clock change in Köniz?: Clocks in Köniz move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Köniz observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Köniz observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Köniz?: Köniz is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer