What time zone is Sankt Margrethen in?

Sankt Margrethen 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 Sankt Margrethen?

Clocks in Sankt Margrethen 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 Sankt Margrethen observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Sankt Margrethen?

Sankt Margrethen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Sankt Margrethen, Wahlkreis Rheintal, Saint Gallen, Switzerland

2:55:36 PM

14:55:36

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Sankt Margrethen is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Sankt Margrethen

Sunrise6:56 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area: Saint Gallen
District: Wahlkreis Rheintal
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 5,395
Elevation: Approximately 403 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 27' N / 9° 38' E

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Clock changes in Sankt Margrethen

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: 6:56 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 18 min3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 5:45 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:48 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:12 AM – 6:57 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:56 AM (east, 107.7°)
Sunset: 5:14 PM (west, 252.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 18 min3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (30.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 5:45 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:48 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 6:57 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:55 PM (northeast, 60.9°)
Moonset: 7:21 AM (northwest, 295.8°)
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	6:56 AM	5:14 PM	10 hr 18 min	3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:57 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 15 min	3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:59 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 12 min	3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:00 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 09 min	3 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:02 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 05 min	3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:03 AM	5:05 PM	10 hr 02 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:05 AM	5:04 PM	9 hr 59 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canton of St. Gallen

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sankt Margrethen in?: Sankt Margrethen 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 Sankt Margrethen?: Clocks in Sankt Margrethen 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 Sankt Margrethen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sankt Margrethen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sankt Margrethen?: Sankt Margrethen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer