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Current time in Liechtenstein
A single time zone at UTC+02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Liechtenstein's time
A single time zone.
Liechtenstein uses a single timezone — Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) in summer and Central European Time (UTC+01:00) in winter — following the same daylight saving schedule as its neighbors Switzerland and Austria.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · next week.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Liechtenstein.
History
How Liechtenstein keeps time.
Liechtenstein has historically aligned its timekeeping with Switzerland, adopting Central European Time under the broader standardization of European time zones in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Like many small European states, it did not maintain an independent time policy but followed Bern’s lead. Liechtenstein has observed daylight saving time every year since 1981, on the same schedule as Switzerland and the EU, although it is not an EU member.
There are no notable deviations or unique historical shifts in Liechtenstein’s timezone policy. Its clocks match Zurich's. The principality’s integration into the Swiss economic and transport network has ensured seamless synchronization without public debate or political controversy over time zone choices.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liechtenstein's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Liechtenstein observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Liechtenstein observes daylight saving time, switching from Central European Time (UTC+01:00) in winter to Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) in summer, in line with EU regulations.
- Is Liechtenstein in the same time zone as Switzerland?
- Yes. Liechtenstein and Switzerland always show the same time: Central European Time (UTC+01:00) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) in summer.
- Does Liechtenstein ever change its clocks at different times than its neighbors?
- No, Liechtenstein changes its clocks simultaneously with Switzerland and Austria during daylight saving transitions.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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