Offices
Commercial headquarters, professional services, and corporate offices across Zurich.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Zurich is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Zurich
8:03 AM
Monday, August 3
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Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Major retail banks, wealth management branches, and financial institution counters.
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Municipal service counters, cantonal administration offices, and official public desks.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping streets, department stores, boutiques, and neighborhood retail outlets.
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Restaurants, cafes, bistros, and dining establishments throughout the city.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Outside hoursSIX market
SIX Swiss Exchange
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Commercial headquarters, professional services, and corporate offices across Zurich. Standard commercial working hours with core office attendance.
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2:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
2:30 AM - 10:30 AM your time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM in Zurich
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Switzerland
01 Jan New Year's DayNeujahr Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SIX market calendar14 May Ascension DayAuffahrt Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SIX market calendar01 Aug Swiss National DayBundesfeier Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SIX market calendar25 Dec Christmas DayWeihnachten 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
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Local business guidance
Sunday Retail Restrictions
Under Swiss federal labor law, standard retail shops in Zurich remain closed on Sundays. Consumers needing groceries or essentials on Sunday can visit ShopVille inside Zurich Main Station or Zurich Airport, where retail operates 365 days a year.
Kitchen Service Hours
Restaurants in Zurich maintain strict kitchen schedules for warm meals, generally serving lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 21:30. Between service windows, venues may only serve drinks and cold snacks.
Government Desks and Appointments
Cantonal and municipal offices in Zurich observe a lunch break between 11:30 and 13:30 for walk-in counter services. Booking online appointments in advance is recommended for registration and permit desks.
Local Public Holidays
In addition to nationwide Swiss holidays, Zurich observes specific local holidays such as Sechselaeuten in April and Knabenschiessen in September, during which offices and shops may close early or remain shut.