Zurich to Kobe time converter

Kobe is 7 hours ahead of Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 4:00 PM in Kobe.

Zurich CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kobe JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Zurich
Switzerland
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Kobe
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Zurich to Kobe conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +7h

Distance

Zurich and Kobe are 9,456 km (5,876 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Zurich and Kobe?

Kobe is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 4:00 PM in Kobe.

When is the best time to call Kobe from Zurich?

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

Does the time difference between Zurich and Kobe change?

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