Time difference between Helsinki and Zurich
Zurich is 1 hour behind Helsinki
Right now
Helsinki
19:38
EEST ·
UTC+3
Zurich
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Best time for a call between Helsinki and Zurich
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 10:00 Helsinki 09:00 Zurich
- 11:00 Helsinki 10:00 Zurich
- 12:00 Helsinki 11:00 Zurich
Hour by hour: Helsinki to Zurich
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Helsinki (reference) | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 00:00 | |
| 02:00 | 01:00 | |
| 03:00 | 02:00 | |
| 04:00 | 03:00 | |
| 05:00 | 04:00 | |
| 06:00 | 05:00 | |
| 07:00 | 06:00 | |
| 08:00 | 07:00 | |
| 09:00 | 08:00 | |
| ★ | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:00 | |
| 14:00 | 13:00 | |
| 15:00 | 14:00 | |
| 16:00 | 15:00 | |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | |
| 18:00 | 17:00 | |
| 19:00 | 18:00 | |
| 20:00 | 19:00 | |
| 21:00 | 20:00 | |
| 22:00 | 21:00 | |
| 23:00 | 22:00 |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Zurich?
Zurich is 1 hour behind Helsinki
What is the best time to call between Helsinki and Zurich?
The most convenient slot is 10:00 Helsinki / 09:00 Zurich. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Helsinki and Zurich change during the year?
Both cities change their clocks, but not always on the same date — the difference between them shifts for a few weeks each year.