What time is it in Bern right now?

Bern is on Europe/Zurich, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Bern in?

Bern uses the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Bern observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Bern today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:07 AM and sets at about 9:04 PM local time in Bern, giving roughly 14h 57m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:37 PM.

Switzerland

Current local time in Bern

Bern keeps time on the Europe/Zurich zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Bern

06:14

Sun, Jul 26UTC+2

Bern time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Zurich
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Switzerland
Coordinates: 46.95°, 7.45°
Population: 121,631
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Bern today

Computed from Bern's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Solar noon: 1:37 PM
Day length: 14h 57m
Civil dawn: 5:25 AM
Civil dusk: 9:46 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:47 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:25 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Bern time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Bern is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:14 PM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:14 AM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:14 AM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	01:14 PM	7h behind

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Working with Bern time

Scheduling across Europe/Zurich is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Bern and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Zurich.Track clock changesSee exactly when Bern next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Bern beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Bern offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Zurich baked in, not guessed.

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Berntime — questions & answers

What time is it in Bern right now?: Bern is on Europe/Zurich, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Bern in?: Bern uses the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Bern observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Bern today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:07 AM and sets at about 9:04 PM local time in Bern, giving roughly 14h 57m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:37 PM.