Switzerland facts
| Capital | Bern |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Western Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 41,284 km² · 15,940 sq mi · 10,201,483 acres |
| Languages | French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh |
| Demonym | Swiss |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF) |
| Time zone | Europe/Zurich · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +41 |
| Internet domain | .ch |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, J |
| Capital coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Time difference
Bern is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Switzerland is about 0.44% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Switzerland is about 17% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bern to Washington, D.C.: about 6,599 km (4,100 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bern to London: about 747 km (464 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Switzerland shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
How big is Switzerland?
Switzerland covers about 41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi), ranking 132 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.44% of the size of the United States. It is about 17% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Switzerland in?
Bern uses UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) today. When it is noon in Bern, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Switzerland use?
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF).
What is the country code for Switzerland?
The international calling code is +41. From the United States dial 011 41 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 41.
What language is spoken in Switzerland?
Official or national languages: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.