What time is it in Lugano right now?

Lugano 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 Lugano in?

Lugano 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 Lugano 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 Lugano today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:10 AM and sets at about 8:49 PM local time in Lugano, giving roughly 14h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.

Switzerland · Ticino

Current local time in Lugano

Lugano 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

Lugano, Ticino

05:56

Fri, Jul 31UTC+2

Lugano 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
Region: Ticino
Coordinates: 46.01°, 8.96°
Population: 63,185
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Lugano today

Computed from Lugano'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: 6:10 AM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Solar noon: 1:30 PM
Day length: 14h 39m
Civil dawn: 5:30 AM
Civil dusk: 9:29 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:48 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:12 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Lugano time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Lugano is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:56 AM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:56 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:56 PM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	12:56 AM	7h behind

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

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Luganotime — questions & answers

What time is it in Lugano right now?: Lugano 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 Lugano in?: Lugano 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 Lugano 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 Lugano today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:10 AM and sets at about 8:49 PM local time in Lugano, giving roughly 14h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:30 PM.