Oct 27, 2024, 3:00 am
| Country: | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Swiss Confederation |
| Abbreviations: | CH, CHE |
| Capital: | Bern |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +41 |
May 5
Forward 1 hour
May 5, 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Monday, May 5, 1941, 1:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, May 5, 1941, 2:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on May 5, 1941 than the day before. There was more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Oct 6
Back 1 hour
Oct 6, 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Monday, October 6, 1941, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, October 6, 1941, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Oct 6, 1941 than the day before. There was more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Other years: 2024
Daylight Saving Time History in Switzerland
- Switzerland first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1941.
- Switzerland has observed DST for 46 years between 1941 and 2024.
- Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 1980.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics