What time zone is Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) in?

Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) 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 Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)?

Clocks in Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) 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 Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)?

Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1), Zurich, Switzerland

6:12:20 AM

06:12:20

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)

Sunrise7:46 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset6:33 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 16,182

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 29' N / 8° 43' E

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Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Zürich

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Clock changes in Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:46 AM
Solar noon: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 47 min3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:15 AM – 7:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:39 AM – 7:40 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:04 AM – 8:15 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination38%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:46 AM (east, 102.9°)
Sunset: 6:33 PM (west, 256.9°)
Day length: 10 hr 47 min3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:10 PM (33.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:15 AM – 7:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:39 AM – 7:40 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:04 AM – 8:15 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:46 PM (southeast, 131.6°)
Moonset: 10:40 PM (southwest, 229.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 17	7:46 AM	6:33 PM	10 hr 47 min	3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	7:47 AM	6:31 PM	10 hr 44 min	3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	7:49 AM	6:30 PM	10 hr 41 min	3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	7:50 AM	6:28 PM	10 hr 37 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	7:52 AM	6:26 PM	10 hr 34 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	7:53 AM	6:24 PM	10 hr 31 min	3 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	7:55 AM	6:22 PM	10 hr 28 min	3 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day

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Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
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Frequently asked questions

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