Typically from 23:00 to 6:00 (can be adjusted by one hour). Any work done completely or partially during the night schedule is considered night work and subject to compensation through time off or additional pay.
Night work generally requires authorisation, which is granted by the relevant cantonal authority, except for exceptions provided by law such as sports events (Art. 43 Ordinance 2 related to the Labour Law).
Maximum Hours
Maximum working hours per night must not exceed:
Up to 9 or 10 hours per night, including breaks.
A maximum of 3 nights of 10 hours per week, combined with daytime work to a total of 49 or 54 hours per week.
Sports Events
Special rules apply to staff working on sports events:
Night shifts can extend up to 11 hours within a 13-hour period for peak workloads.
The average must not exceed 9 hours per night over a week.
For events longer than six days, workers can work up to 11 consecutive days, followed by three days off (total rest period of 83 hours).
Employers must ensure that night work does not exceed maximum working hours set by the Employment Act. For further information, please refer to https://entsendung.admin.ch/cms/content/lohn/arbeitszeitregelung_en