Geographic position of Rapperswil
Rapperswil is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.2256° N, 8.8223° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,257 km (3,267 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,762 km (2,959 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,276 km (9,492 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 667 km (414 mi) east
Rapperswil 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 Rapperswil
With a population of 34,776, Rapperswil ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rapperswil
Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) is a major international airport located about 33 km (21 mi) from Rapperswil.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Rapperswil
Rapperswil 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 Rapperswil
Business hours in Rapperswil (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 Rapperswil
Compare time in Rapperswil with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rapperswil in?
Rapperswil 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 Rapperswil at UTC+2.
What time is it in Rapperswil right now?
The current local time in Rapperswil is 19:21:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rapperswil observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rapperswil 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 Rapperswil?
Rapperswil is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rapperswil?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is the nearest airport to Rapperswil, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:39.
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