🇨🇭 Lucerne

Lucerne runs on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Switzerland observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:53 AMSunset 9:14 PM(local)

Lucerne: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
LucerneUTC+2
Dialing code+41
Population81,691
Coordinates47.05°N, 8.31°E
Elevation437 m
CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Lucerne right now?
Lucerne runs on UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Lucerne in?
Lucerne is on UTC+2 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Lucerne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lucerne changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
Does Lucerne use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Lucerne commonly uses the 24-hour clock.