Time DifferenceSwitzerland is one hour ahead of United Kingdom (GMT) and they currently observe daylight saving time, so the time shifts one hour twice per year.
Switzerland uses Central European Time (CET) during the winter as standard time, which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+01:00), and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer as daylight saving time, which is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+02:00).
The short-haul flight to Switzerland takes just over 1 hour and 30 minutes non-stop. The total flight duration from London to Geneva or Basel is 1 hour 35 minutes and from London to Zurich is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Eurostar, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn and SBB trains from London to Zürich. You can travel from London to Zürich on Eurostar, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn and SBB trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they're available.
It's almost that time of the year again: every year in March and October, we dutifully set our clocks forward and back one hour. While many countries around the world do not use Daylight Saving Time, it is still in place in Switzerland, and can sometimes be the cause of much confusion to expats.
Where is this? The best time to visit Switzerland is between April and October, though winter sports enthusiasts may prefer December to March. The country has four distinct seasons, each with its own attractions. The spring months of March to May bring Alpine blooms, flowering trees and cows heading out to pasture.
Maximum time difference between two countries is 26 hours ⏱ You can see that the most extreme time zones are +14 hours at Line Islands (Kiribati), and -12 hours in and around Baker Islands (US). Therefore, the maximum possible difference between times on Earth is 26 hours.
There is no national minimum wage in Switzerland. However, some cantons do have a minimum wage that applies in that canton. Some collective agreements and companies also have one for a specific industry or company.
How much spending money should I take to Switzerland. You should budget for around £100 per person per day or £700 per person per week for a trip to Switzerland – this should cover all food and excursions.
For most people in Switzerland, working on Sundays and at night is prohibited. Some sectors are not subject to the ban. In other sectors, employers can apply for authorisation to work on Sundays and at night, either for a limited period or permanently.
Zurich lies in the German-speaking part of Switzerland but, in everyday life, people in Zurich speak Swiss German, a German dialect. If you can understand and speak even a little of the local language, you will feel integrated much faster.
Not only is Switzerland famous for its iconic lakes, watches and on-the-dot trains, it also serves up a feast for the tastebuds. Think Swiss food is just chocolate and cheese?
The Swiss capital is a total work of art. With its UNESCO-listed old town, cathedral, clock tower, fountains and numerous arcades, Bern is one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities.
