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Make friends in Zurich

Looking to meet people in Zurich? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners and coffee. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Zurich

Upcoming dinners and coffee in Zurich. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Zurich

Dinners

Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

There's also a women-only dinner on Tuesday 10 November at 7:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.

More about dinners

Singles in Zurich

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Coffee

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Grab a coffee with a small group at a café we pick. It's relaxed and fits into even the busiest week.

Coffee in Zurich

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Four people talking around a café table

Zurich by the numbers

602

Bookings in October

66

New faces in October

18

Dinners and coffees in October

Where you'll meet people in Zurich

We pick the places and book the tables. Every venue we use in Zurich is rated 4.2 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening. Vegetarian? Every dinner spot has you covered, and most have vegan dishes too.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

Lit houses along the Limmat riverfront in Zurich at dusk, with a church spire behind.

A few of the spots Zurich members keep going back to

  • Swiss and international Google rating4.7(925 reviews)

    Hôtel Bourbon at Turm

    Obere Zäune, Old Town

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Modern Greek Google rating4.6(574 reviews)

    Mazi

    Morgartenstrasse, Kreis 4

    7 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee Google rating4.5(474 reviews)

    Bakery Bakery Schaffhauserplatz

    5 Timeleft coffees

Reasons to keep showing up

Zurich at sunset with Lake Zurich and the snow-covered Alps in the distance.

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Zurich

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners and coffee. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Zurich and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Zurich

How can I make friends in Zurich?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner or coffee in Zurich, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go. Read our story on Timeleft dinners in Zurich.
When are Timeleft events in Zurich?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm and coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There's also a women-only dinner on Tuesday 10 November at 7:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Zurich do they happen?
At restaurants and cafés across Zurich. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Zurich?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in Zurich?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in Zurich for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Zurich?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Zurich, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
Are Timeleft events in Zurich in English?
Yes, if you want them to be. You choose German or English when you book, and we aim to seat you with people who picked the same language.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Every restaurant we use in Zurich has vegetarian dishes, and most have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in Switzerland?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Geneva and Lausanne. See every location.

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