Geographic position of Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.6973° N, 8.6349° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,310 km (3,299 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,709 km (2,926 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,328 km (9,524 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 647 km (402 mi) east
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen
With a population of 36,587, Schaffhausen ranks as the 19th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Schaffhausen
Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Schaffhausen.
Current local time at the airport is 19:21:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen
Business hours in Schaffhausen (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 Schaffhausen
Compare time in Schaffhausen with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Schaffhausen in?
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen at UTC+2.
What time is it in Schaffhausen right now?
The current local time in Schaffhausen is 19:21:05 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Schaffhausen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Schaffhausen?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is the nearest airport to Schaffhausen, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:21:05.
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