Geographic position of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.9918° N, 6.9310° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,231 km (3,250 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,788 km (2,975 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,250 km (9,476 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 526 km (327 mi) east
Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel
With a population of 33,475, Neuchâtel ranks as the 26th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Neuchâtel
Bern Airport (BRN / LSZB) is a regional airport located about 44 km (27 mi) from Neuchâtel.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:43.
Daylight saving time changes in Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel
Business hours in Neuchâtel (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 Neuchâtel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Neuchâtel in?
Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel at UTC+2.
What time is it in Neuchâtel right now?
The current local time in Neuchâtel is 19:58:43 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Neuchâtel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel?
Neuchâtel is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Neuchâtel?
Bern Airport (BRN) is the nearest airport to Neuchâtel, located about 44 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:43.
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