What is the time difference between Genève and London?

London is 1 hour behind Genève right now.

When is the next public holiday in Genève?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Genève overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Genève's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Genève time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Genève's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Genève time).

Current Time in Genève, Switzerland — CET

UTC+01:00Standard timeEurope/Zurich

Genève, Switzerland

08:05:59 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Genève, Switzerland is 8:05 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Genève is on standard time, CET (UTC+01:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Genève

Time zone and daylight saving time in Genève

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Zurich
Current offset: CET (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:22 AM

Sunset

05:15 PM

Day length

9h 53m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:18 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 8h 37m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 15h 47m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Genève	Overlap with Genève
New York	14:05	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	19:05	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Paris	20:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Berlin	20:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	20:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	23:05	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Genève

In 50 days
Weihnachten (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 56 days
Restauration de la République (Restoration Day)
Thu, Dec 31, 2026
PublicRegional
In 57 days
Neujahr (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Genève

Zürich Airport ZRH230 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Genève observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Genève and London?: London is 1 hour behind Genève right now.
When is the next public holiday in Genève?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Genève overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Genève's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Genève time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Genève's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Genève time).

Time in other cities, compared with Genève

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