Zurich to Abilene time converter

Abilene is 7 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 2:00 AM in Abilene.

Zurich CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Abilene CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Switzerland
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…

7:12 PM in Zurich, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to Abilene conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Abilene).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -7h

Distance

Zurich and Abilene are 8,624 km (5,359 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and Abilene?

Abilene is 7 hours behind Zurich.

What time is it in Abilene when it is 9 AM in Zurich?

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 2:00 AM in Abilene.

When is the best time to call Abilene from Zurich?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Abilene).

Does the time difference between Zurich and Abilene change?

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