Geographic position of Fribourg
Fribourg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.8024° N, 7.1513° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,210 km (3,237 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,809 km (2,988 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,229 km (9,463 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 545 km (339 mi) east
Fribourg 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 Fribourg
With a population of 38,365, Fribourg ranks as the 17th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fribourg
Bern Airport (BRN / LSZB) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Fribourg.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Fribourg
Fribourg 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 Fribourg
Business hours in Fribourg (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 Fribourg
Compare time in Fribourg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fribourg in?
Fribourg 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 Fribourg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Fribourg right now?
The current local time in Fribourg is 19:21:02 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fribourg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fribourg 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 Fribourg?
Fribourg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fribourg?
Bern Airport (BRN) is the nearest airport to Fribourg, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:02.
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