Current time in Frankfurt
Germany
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Time zone
Europe/Berlin
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
50.11, 8.68
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Frankfurt
Frankfurt uses Europe/Berlin. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Frankfurt
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Frankfurt
The longest day brings about 16h 23m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 03m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Cologne · 153 km
- Stuttgart · 153 km
- Düsseldorf · 183 km
- Strasbourg · 184 km
- Luxembourg · 191 km
- Eindhoven · 270 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Frankfurt in?
- Frankfurt is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Frankfurt observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Frankfurt move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Frankfurt and New York?
- Frankfurt is 6h ahead of New York.