Time Difference: Berlin to Zurich
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Berlin vs Zurich timezone guide
Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Zurich (Switzerland) uses Europe/Zurich at UTC+1. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.
Best meeting times between Berlin and Zurich
Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–5pm in Zurich. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.
Hour-by-hour planner
| Berlin | Zurich | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6am | 6am | Berlin early, Zurich early |
| 7am | 7am | Berlin early, Zurich early |
| 8am | 8am | Berlin early, Zurich early |
| 9am | 9am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 10am | 10am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 11am | 11am | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 12pm | 12pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 1pm | 1pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 2pm | 2pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 3pm | 3pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 4pm | 4pm | Both at work — ideal meeting time |
| 5pm | 5pm | Berlin evening, Zurich evening |
| 6pm | 6pm | Berlin evening, Zurich evening |
| 7pm | 7pm | Berlin evening, Zurich evening |
| 8pm | 8pm | Berlin evening, Zurich evening |
| 9pm | 9pm | Berlin evening, Zurich evening |
| 10pm | 10pm | Berlin late evening, Zurich late evening |
Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.
Daylight saving time between Berlin and Zurich
Both Berlin and Zurich observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.
Distance between Berlin and Zurich
Berlin and Zurich are 669 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 47m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.