Geographic position of La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.0999° N, 6.8259° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,243 km (3,258 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,776 km (2,968 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,262 km (9,483 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 517 km (321 mi) east
La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds
With a population of 37,942, La Chaux-de-Fonds ranks as the 18th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to La Chaux-de-Fonds
Bern Airport (BRN / LSZB) is a regional airport located about 55 km (34 mi) from La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:08.
Daylight saving time changes in La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Business hours in La Chaux-de-Fonds (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is La Chaux-de-Fonds in?
La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds at UTC+2.
What time is it in La Chaux-de-Fonds right now?
The current local time in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 19:22:08 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does La Chaux-de-Fonds observe daylight saving time?
Yes. La Chaux-de-Fonds 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to La Chaux-de-Fonds?
Bern Airport (BRN) is the nearest airport to La Chaux-de-Fonds, located about 55 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:08.
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