What time zone is Biel/Bienne in?

Biel/Bienne currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.

When is the next clock change in Biel/Bienne?

Clocks in Biel/Bienne move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

What is the UTC offset in Biel/Bienne right now?

Biel/Bienne is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland

10:24:02 PM

22:24:02

Saturday, September 19, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Biel/Bienne is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Biel/Bienne

Sunrise7:13 AMSolar noon1:24 PMSunset7:35 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area: Bern
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 55,120

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 08' N / 7° 14' E

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Clock changes in Biel/Bienne

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Solar noon: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 21 min3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:43 AM – 8:05 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:06 AM – 8:41 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:29 AM – 9:18 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination55%

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:13 AM (east, 86.9°)
Sunset: 7:35 PM (west, 272.8°)
Day length: 12 hr 21 min3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:24 PM (44.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:43 AM – 8:05 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:06 AM – 8:41 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 9:18 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:15 PM (southeast, 133.1°)
Moonset: 11:58 PM (southwest, 227.6°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 19	7:13 AM	7:35 PM	12 hr 21 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	7:15 AM	7:33 PM	12 hr 18 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	7:16 AM	7:31 PM	12 hr 15 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	7:17 AM	7:29 PM	12 hr 11 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	7:18 AM	7:26 PM	12 hr 08 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	7:20 AM	7:24 PM	12 hr 05 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	7:21 AM	7:22 PM	12 hr 01 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

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Time context

Biel/Bienne follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Zürich

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (CEST)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Switzerland

Sun, Sep 20, 2026Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Biel/Bienne in?: Biel/Bienne currently uses Central European Summer Time (CEST). Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.
When is the next clock change in Biel/Bienne?: Clocks in Biel/Bienne move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Is Biel/Bienne currently on daylight saving time?: Biel/Bienne is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Biel/Bienne right now?: Biel/Bienne is currently UTC+02:00