Geographic position of Bellinzona
Bellinzona is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.1928° N, 9.0170° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,142 km (3,195 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,877 km (3,030 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,161 km (9,421 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 695 km (432 mi) east
Bellinzona lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bellinzona
With a population of 43,220, Bellinzona ranks as the 15th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bellinzona
Lugano Airport (LUG / LSZA) is a regional airport located about 23 km (14 mi) from Bellinzona.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Bellinzona
Bellinzona uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zurich. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bellinzona
Business hours in Bellinzona (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bellinzona
Compare time in Bellinzona with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bellinzona in?
Bellinzona follows the Europe/Zurich time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bellinzona at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bellinzona right now?
The current local time in Bellinzona is 19:21:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bellinzona observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bellinzona is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bellinzona?
Bellinzona is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bellinzona?
Lugano Airport (LUG) is the nearest airport to Bellinzona, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:39.
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