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Current Time in Lausanne

Switzerland · Europe/Zurich · UTC+01:00

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Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
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Offset: UTC+01:00 | TZ: Europe/Zurich

About Lausanne Time Zone

Lausanne is a city on Lake Geneva, home to the International Olympic Committee and often called the Olympic Capital. It uses CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

Lausanne is in the Central European Time (CET) time zone, with the IANA identifier Europe/Zurich and a standard offset of UTC+01:00. Lausanne observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC+01:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts Lausanne 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Highlights of Lausanne

Lausanne Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Lausanne

The table shows how Lausanne compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Lausanne are elsewhere.

Compared with Lausanne is 9:00 AM in Lausanne 5:00 PM in Lausanne
UTC / GMT1 hour ahead of UTC08:0016:00
India (IST)4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)13:3021:30
London (UK)1 hour ahead of London (GMT)08:0016:00
New York (US Eastern)6 hours ahead of New York (EST)03:0011:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. Lausanne also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Lausanne in?

Lausanne is in the Central European Time (CET) time zone (Europe/Zurich), which is UTC+01:00 in standard time.

Does Lausanne observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Lausanne observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC+01:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between Lausanne and India?

In standard time, Lausanne is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Lausanne?

The standard UTC offset of Lausanne is UTC+01:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Lausanne, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Lausanne, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.