Zurich, Switzerland
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About Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and one of the world's leading financial centers, home to the Swiss Stock Exchange and major banks. Located at the northern tip of Lake Zurich, the city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Time zone details
Zurich observes CET/CEST (Europe/Zurich in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Switzerland from abroad
The international dialing code for Switzerland is +41. To call a phone number in Zurich, dial your country's international access code, then +41, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Switzerland
The official currency is CHF. Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Swiss German, German. Many businesses and tourist areas in Zurich will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Zurich
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Zurich, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.