Geographic position of Biel/Bienne
Biel/Bienne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.1371° N, 7.2461° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,247 km (3,260 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,771 km (2,965 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,266 km (9,486 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 549 km (341 mi) east
Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne
With a population of 55,120, Biel/Bienne ranks as the 10th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Biel/Bienne
Bern Airport (BRN / LSZB) is a regional airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Biel/Bienne.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Biel/Bienne
Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne
Business hours in Biel/Bienne (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 Biel/Bienne
Compare time in Biel/Bienne with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Biel/Bienne in?
Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne at UTC+2.
What time is it in Biel/Bienne right now?
The current local time in Biel/Bienne is 19:21:41 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Biel/Bienne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne?
Biel/Bienne is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Biel/Bienne?
Bern Airport (BRN) is the nearest airport to Biel/Bienne, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:41.
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