Zermatt — Local Time

23:33:52

Thursday, July 16, 2026

CEST(Central European Summer Time)UTC+2

Sunrise

05:53

Sunset

21:16

Day Length

15h 22m

Solar Noon

13:35

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 05:16 · Civil Dusk: 21:53

Golden hour · Morning

05:54 – 06:39

Golden hour · Evening

20:31 – 21:15

-2min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CET → CESTMar 29, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour

CEST → CETOct 25, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour

Next change: Oct 25, 2026 (in 101d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 5%

Moonrise: 09:23 · Moonset: 21:47

First Quarter · 5d✦ Good stargazing tonight

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Zermatt, Switzerland

46° 1' N, 7° 45' E

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Zermatt?

The current local time in Zermatt, Switzerland is displayed above in real-time. Zermatt uses the CEST timezone (UTC+2).

Does Zermatt observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Zermatt observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in October 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Zermatt?

Today in Zermatt, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 21:16. The total day length is 15h 22m.

What is the UTC offset for Zermatt?

Zermatt is in the CEST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Zurich.

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