Geographic position of Lausanne
Lausanne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.5160° N, 6.6328° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,178 km (3,217 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,841 km (3,008 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,197 km (9,443 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 508 km (316 mi) east
Lausanne 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 Lausanne
With a population of 139,111, Lausanne ranks as the 4th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lausanne
Geneva International Airport (GVA / LSGG) is a major international airport located about 51 km (32 mi) from Lausanne.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Lausanne
Lausanne 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 Lausanne
Business hours in Lausanne (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 Lausanne
Compare time in Lausanne with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lausanne in?
Lausanne 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 Lausanne at UTC+2.
What time is it in Lausanne right now?
The current local time in Lausanne is 19:20:28 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lausanne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
Lausanne is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lausanne?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) is the nearest airport to Lausanne, located about 51 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:28.
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