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Working hours in Switzerland (2026)
The standard full-time working week in Switzerland: hours per week, per day, and the legal maximum.
Standard week
42 h
Per day
8.4 h
Legal max / week
50 h
Per month
182 h
A standard full-time job in Switzerland is about 42 hours per week (8.4 hours per day), or roughly 2,184 hours per year. The legal maximum is 50 hours per week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a full-time work week in Switzerland?
A standard full-time working week in Switzerland is shown above in hours per week and per day, together with the legal maximum.
Is the legal maximum the same as the standard week?
Not always. The standard week is the usual full-time schedule, while the legal maximum is the upper limit on normal weekly hours before overtime rules apply.
Working-hour figures reflect the standard full-time week and may vary by sector and collective agreement.