Current Time in Lausanne
About Lausanne
Lausanne is located in Switzerland, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 139,111. It runs on Europe/Zurich time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Lausanne observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountrySwitzerland
- Population139,111
- Latitude46.5160°
- Longitude6.6328°
- Time zoneEurope/Zurich
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Lausanne Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Lausanne's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Lausanne
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Lausanne observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Lausanne
What time zone is Lausanne in?
Lausanne, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Lausanne observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Lausanne observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lausanne today?
The sun rises at 7:45 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Lausanne today, giving 11h 9m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Lausanne and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Lausanne right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Lausanne?
Lausanne is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.