TOMTOM DATA 2024
Zurich
27%Congestion level
Congestion level, time lost and peak hours in major Swiss cities.
Congestion level27%
Year-on-year change2% improved
Time lost / year107hrs/year
Time lost / peak day28min/day
Global ranking#87globally
Morning peak07:30–09:00
Evening peak17:00–18:30
Congestion by hour of day
< 10%
10–19%
≥ 20%
Analysis
Zurich is Switzerland's most congested city. Peak times concentrate around commuting hours: 07:30–09:00 and 17:00–18:30. The city centre and A1/A3 motorway record the worst delays. Congestion dropped 2% year-on-year thanks to expanded public transport. Mondays and Fridays are the busiest days; August sees the lowest traffic.