Zurich to Downtown DC time converter

Downtown DC is 6 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in Downtown DC.

Zurich CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Downtown DC EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Zurich
Switzerland
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Downtown DC
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to Downtown DC conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Downtown DC).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

Distance

Zurich and Downtown DC are 6,652 km (4,133 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and Downtown DC?

Downtown DC is 6 hours behind Zurich.

What time is it in Downtown DC when it is 9 AM in Zurich?

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 3:00 AM in Downtown DC.

When is the best time to call Downtown DC from Zurich?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Downtown DC).

Does the time difference between Zurich and Downtown DC change?

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