Current Time in Genève, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long:
46.2° N,
6.15° E
Population: 183,981
Country:
🇨🇭
Switzerland
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland:
CEST
Time in Genève — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Genève's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Genève right now?
The current local time in Genève, Switzerland is 02:22 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Genève observes the Europe/Zurich time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Genève use?
Genève uses Europe/Zurich, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Genève.
Does Genève observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Genève currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Zurich time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Genève?
Right now Genève is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Genève observes DST.
When does the day change in Genève?
Midnight in Genève occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Zurich zone. Since Genève is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.