Geographic position of Luzern
Luzern is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.0505° N, 8.3064° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,238 km (3,255 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,781 km (2,971 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,256 km (9,480 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 630 km (391 mi) east
Luzern 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 Luzern
With a population of 81,691, Luzern ranks as the 7th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Luzern
Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) is a major international airport located about 49 km (30 mi) from Luzern.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Luzern
Luzern 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 Luzern
Business hours in Luzern (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 Luzern
Compare time in Luzern with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Luzern in?
Luzern 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 Luzern at UTC+2.
What time is it in Luzern right now?
The current local time in Luzern is 19:20:25 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Luzern observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Luzern 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 Luzern?
Luzern is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Luzern?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is the nearest airport to Luzern, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:25.
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