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Central European Standard Time
IANA identifier Europe/Zurich, standard offset UTC+01:00.
- IANA identifier
- Europe/Zurich
- Standard offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+02:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Europe/Zurich
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Central European Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Central European Standard Time is Europe/Zurich. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Europe/Zurich?
The standard offset for Europe/Zurich is UTC+01:00. This means local time is +01:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Europe/Zurich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Europe/Zurich shifts to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time, so its offset changes during part of the year.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Europe/Zurich. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Europe/Zurich?
Europe/Zurich is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.