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Current Date And Time In Lyss, Switzerland

Monday, 07 September 2026
15:26:29 CEST
State: Bern
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)

✈️ Lyss, Bern, Switzerland - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lyss, Bern, Switzerland using verified regional travel data β€” plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Lyss.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Lyss with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Lyss β€” so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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πŸš— Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Switzerland, which includes Lyss, follow Right-hand traffic β€” check road rules for Switzerland before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Switzerland's time zone +01:00, country calling code +41 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .CH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Lyss.

AttributeValue
πŸš— Driving Side➑️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
πŸ“ž Country Calling Code+41
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.CH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Switzerland β€” police 117, ambulance 144, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Lyss. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Lyss.

πŸš”
Police
117
πŸš‘
Ambulance
144
πŸš’
Fire
118

πŸ“Š Switzerland At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Switzerland β€” a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.962
Very high
πŸ‘€
Life Expectancy
84.4
years
πŸ’°
GDP Per Capita
$103,998
USD / year
πŸ’Ό
Unemployment
4.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Switzerland development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Lyss for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Lyss
Regional Airport
Grenchen Airfield
Grenchen, CH
14
km away
Nearest to Bern (Capital)
Regional Airport • BRN
Bern Airport
Bern, CH
6
km from Bern

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row β€” Lyss's exact coordinates, or Bern's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Lyss From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lyss to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first β€” a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)419 km260 mi~ 1h 15m
London (United Kingdom)730 km454 mi~ 1h 37m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,846 km3,011 mi~ 6h 27m
New York (United States)6,255 km3,886 mi~ 8h 07m
Toronto (Canada)6,419 km3,989 mi~ 8h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)9,485 km5,894 mi~ 11h 55m
Tokyo (Japan)9,661 km6,003 mi~ 12h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)10,390 km6,456 mi~ 12h 58m
Sydney (Australia)16,666 km10,356 mi~ 20h 21m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,480 km11,483 mi~ 22h 29m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Lyss, Switzerland is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Lyss requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
πŸ“… DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
πŸ“… DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
πŸ•’ Current Local Time3:26 PM on Monday, September 7, 2026

πŸ’± Money In Lyss β€” Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lyss is the Swiss franc (CHF), written as Fr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to β€” handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Fr 0.8091
CHF
€ 1 Euro
Fr 0.9404
CHF
Β£ 1 British Pound
Fr 1.09
CHF
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Fr 0.5837
CHF
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Fr 0.5854
CHF

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed September 7, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

πŸ—£οΈ Languages Spoken In Lyss

Knowing which languages are used in Lyss helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region β€” learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
GermanFrenchItalianRomansh

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Lyss. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lyss (Bern, Switzerland)0 mi0 kmSW
⬆️
Worben (Bern, Switzerland)2 mi3 kmNNW
⬆️
Kappelen (Bern, Switzerland)2 mi3 kmWSW
⬆️
Grossaffoltern (Bern, Switzerland)2 mi4 kmESE
⬆️
Aarberg (Bern, Switzerland)3 mi4 kmSW
⬆️

πŸ›οΈ 7 Wonders Of The World β€” Distance From Lyss

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lyss is the Colosseum (Italy), about 708 km away. Straight-line distances from Lyss to all seven wonders, nearest first β€” a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy708 km440 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,042 km1,891 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,416 km3,987 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,015 km4,980 mi
ChichΓ©n ItzΓ‘PistΓ© (nearest town), Mexico8,767 km5,448 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,285 km5,769 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,326 km6,416 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide β€” entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Lyss shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Bern and Switzerland. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Bern Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Bern, including major hub cities.
✈️ Switzerland Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Switzerland.

⚑ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Lyss, Switzerland runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/J socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in β€” connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Lyss and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Lyss.

StandardDetail
⚑ Voltage230 V
πŸ”„ Frequency50 Hz
πŸ”Œ Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
JType J: Two round pins + offset grounding pin
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🧭 Lyss's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Lyss

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Lyss. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Lyss β€” not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lyss

Lyss keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Switzerland. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate β€” roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Lyss

The closest airport to Lyss is Grenchen Airfield, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too β€” worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Lyss From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Lyss needs to account for its UTC offset β€” check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Lyss gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lyss

Lyss rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Lyss β€” handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Lyss

ℹ️ Lyss OverviewSee the full profile of Lyss β€” population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Lyss MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Lyss for distance and direction.
💰 Lyss CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lyss

What side of the road do people drive on in Lyss?

Lyss, like the rest of Switzerland, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver β€” see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Lyss use?

Lyss runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/J sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one β€” see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Lyss?

In Lyss, reach police on 117, ambulance on 144, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above β€” save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Lyss?

Grenchen Airfield is the nearest airport to Lyss, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Lyss in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Lyss runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Lyss?

Lyss shares the official and regional languages of Bern and Switzerland — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Lyss?

No — Lyss uses the Swiss franc (CHF), symbol Fr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Lyss currency page for live rates.