Walnut Creek to Zurich time converter

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

Walnut Creek PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Zurich CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Switzerland
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2+9h
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9:48 PM in Walnut Creek, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Walnut Creek to Zurich conversion table

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

Walnut CreekZurich
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 Walnut Creek (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 Walnut Creek 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

Walnut Creek and Zurich are 9,343 km (5,805 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Walnut Creek and Zurich?

Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Walnut Creek.

What time is it in Zurich when it is 9 AM in Walnut Creek?

When it is 9:00 AM in Walnut Creek, it is 6:00 PM in Zurich.

When is the best time to call Zurich from Walnut Creek?

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

Does the time difference between Walnut Creek 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.