What time zone is Locarno in?

Locarno 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 Locarno?

Clocks in Locarno move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Locarno observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Locarno?

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

Current Time in Locarno, Locarno District, Ticino, Switzerland

3:49:20 PM

15:49:20

Monday, October 26, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Locarno is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Locarno

Sunrise6:57 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset5:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area: Ticino
District: Locarno District
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 15,824
Elevation: Approximately 206 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 10' N / 8° 47' E

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Clock changes in Locarno

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Solar noon: 12:08 PM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 23 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:26 AM – 5:50 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:50 AM – 6:25 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:16 AM – 7:00 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:57 AM (east, 107.2°)
Sunset: 5:19 PM (west, 252.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 23 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:08 PM (31.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:26 AM – 5:50 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:50 AM – 6:25 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 7:00 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:03 PM (northeast, 61.6°)
Moonset: 7:21 AM (northwest, 295.1°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	6:57 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 23 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:58 AM	5:18 PM	10 hr 20 min	3 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:59 AM	5:16 PM	10 hr 17 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:01 AM	5:15 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:02 AM	5:13 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:04 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 08 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:05 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 05 min	2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canton of Ticino

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Locarno in?: Locarno 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 Locarno?: Clocks in Locarno move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Locarno observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Locarno observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Locarno?: Locarno is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer