Current Time in Schachen, Bezirk Affoltern, Zurich, Switzerland

3:46:43 AM

03:46:43

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

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Schachen

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset4:59 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 139 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Switzerland
Administrative area
Zurich
District
Bezirk Affoltern
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code
+41
Population
1,278
Elevation
Approximately 543 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
47° 19' N / 8° 28' E
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Clock changes in Schachen

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 39 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination1%
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Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 39 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(26.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 39 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 36 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 33 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 31 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 28 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 25 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 23 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Schachen

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Plan around Schachen

Upcoming public holidays in Canton of Zürich

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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