What time zone is Zermatt in?

Zermatt 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 Zermatt?

Clocks in Zermatt 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 Zermatt observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Zermatt?

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

Current Time in Zermatt, Visp District, Valais, Switzerland

10:16:26 PM

22:16:26

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Zermatt

Sunrise6:59 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset5:25 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area: Valais
District: Visp District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 6,629
Elevation: 1,608 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 01' N / 7° 44' E

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Clock changes in Zermatt

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: 6:59 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 26 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:28 AM – 5:56 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:53 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:19 AM – 7:06 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:59 AM (east, 106.8°)
Sunset: 5:25 PM (west, 253.0°)
Day length: 10 hr 26 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (31.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:28 AM – 5:56 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 7:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:42 PM (east, 70.2°)
Moonset: 6:04 AM (west, 285.9°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	6:59 AM	5:25 PM	10 hr 26 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:01 AM	5:23 PM	10 hr 23 min	3 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:02 AM	5:22 PM	10 hr 20 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:04 AM	5:20 PM	10 hr 17 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:05 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:07 AM	5:17 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:08 AM	5:16 PM	10 hr 08 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canton of Valais

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve

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Frequently asked questions

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