🇨🇭 Zurich ↔ 🇫🇷 Paris

Zurich and Paris usually keep the same time. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 5:31 AMSunset 9:27 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:48 AMSunset 9:59 PM(local)

Zurich: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Paris: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
ZurichUTC+2
ParisUTC+2

🇨🇭 Zurich

Dialing code+41
Population415,367
Coordinates47.37°N, 8.55°E
Elevation429 m

🇫🇷 Paris

Dialing code+33
Population2,138,551
Coordinates48.85°N, 2.35°E
Elevation42 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–18:00 in ZurichAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Zurich and Paris?
Zurich and Paris are in the same time. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Zurich and Paris?
The best window to call is 09:00–18:00 Zurich time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Zurich and Paris change?
Because at least one of Zurich and Paris observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).