Geographic position of Winterthur
Winterthur is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.5056° N, 8.7241° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,288 km (3,286 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,730 km (2,939 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,307 km (9,511 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 656 km (408 mi) east
Winterthur 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 Winterthur
With a population of 111,840, Winterthur ranks as the 6th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Winterthur
Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) is a major international airport serving Winterthur directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Winterthur
Winterthur 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 Winterthur
Business hours in Winterthur (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 Winterthur
Compare time in Winterthur with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Winterthur in?
Winterthur 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 Winterthur at UTC+2.
What time is it in Winterthur right now?
The current local time in Winterthur is 19:20:05 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Winterthur observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Winterthur 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 Winterthur?
Winterthur is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Winterthur?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) is the airport serving Winterthur. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:05.
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