TimeThereNew York to Zurich time difference
Zurich is 6h ahead New York (as of 2026-09-30).
Both cities use daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates. The gap changes for a few weeks each spring and fall.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far Zurich is from New York. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| New York time | Zurich time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 8, 03:00 | Sun, Mar 8, 08:00 | 6h ahead to 5h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sat, Mar 28, 21:00 | Sun, Mar 29, 03:00 | 5h ahead to 6h ahead (grows) |
| Sat, Oct 24, 21:00 | Sun, Oct 25, 02:00 | 6h ahead to 5h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 01:00 | Sun, Nov 1, 07:00 | 5h ahead to 6h ahead (grows) |
2027
| New York time | Zurich time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14, 03:00 | Sun, Mar 14, 08:00 | 6h ahead to 5h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sat, Mar 27, 21:00 | Sun, Mar 28, 03:00 | 5h ahead to 6h ahead (grows) |
| Sat, Oct 30, 21:00 | Sun, Oct 31, 02:00 | 6h ahead to 5h ahead (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 7, 01:00 | Sun, Nov 7, 07:00 | 5h ahead to 6h ahead (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 6h ahead: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 3h shared (New York 09:00 to 12:00 is Zurich 15:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 6h shared (New York 08:00 to 14:00 is Zurich 14:00 to 20:00).
- 5h ahead: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 4h shared (New York 09:00 to 13:00 is Zurich 14:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 7h shared (New York 08:00 to 15:00 is Zurich 13:00 to 20:00).
FAQ
What is the time difference between New York and Zurich?
Zurich is 6h ahead from Jan 1, 2026, then 5h ahead from Mar 8, 2026, then 6h ahead from Mar 28, 2026, then 5h ahead from Oct 24, 2026, then 6h ahead from Nov 1, 2026, then 5h ahead from Mar 14, 2027, then 6h ahead from Mar 27, 2027, then 5h ahead from Oct 30, 2027, then 6h ahead from Nov 7, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between New York and Zurich change?
It changes on Mar 8, 2026, Mar 28, 2026, Oct 24, 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Mar 14, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Oct 30, 2027, Nov 7, 2027 (dates in New York time).
What are good meeting times for New York and Zurich?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 3h shared (New York 09:00 to 12:00 is Zurich 15:00 to 18:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 6h shared (New York 08:00 to 14:00 is Zurich 14:00 to 20:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
Related pairs
- New York to London
- New York to Berlin
- New York to Paris
- New York to Amsterdam
- New York to Dublin
- New York to Madrid
- San Francisco to Zurich
- New York to Stockholm
Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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