Frankfurt → Zurich: Time Difference
Zurich and Frankfurt are showing the same clock time.
How the difference works
Frankfurt uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+1 standard time) and Zurich uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+1 standard time) — the same standard offset. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 304 km (189 mi) great-circle distance.
Frankfurt → Zurich, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Zurich?
In standard time, Zurich keeps the same clock time as Frankfurt. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Frankfurt, what time is it in Zurich?
In standard time it is 09:00 in Zurich. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Zurich from Frankfurt?
About 304 km (189 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.