Foster City to Zurich time converter

Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Foster City. When it is 9:00 AM in Foster City, it is 6:00 PM in Zurich.

Foster City PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Zurich CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Foster City
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Zurich
Switzerland
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2+9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Foster City to Zurich conversion table

Every hour of today in Foster City and the matching time in Zurich. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Foster CityZurich
12:00 AM9:00 AM
1:00 AM10:00 AM
2:00 AM11:00 AM
3:00 AM12:00 PM
4:00 AM1:00 PM
5:00 AM2:00 PM
6:00 AM3:00 PM
7:00 AM4:00 PM
8:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
10:00 AM7:00 PM
11:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
1:00 PM10:00 PM
2:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Foster City (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Foster City and Zurich switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +9h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +9h

Distance

Foster City and Zurich are 9,386 km (5,832 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Foster City and Zurich?

Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Foster City.

What time is it in Zurich when it is 9 AM in Foster City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Foster City, it is 6:00 PM in Zurich.

When is the best time to call Zurich from Foster City?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Foster City (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Foster City and Zurich change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.