Time Now in Aachen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 50.78° N, 6.08° E
Elevation: 266 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST
Aachen is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Aachen, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Aachen
Daylight Hours in Aachen
Aachen gets 16h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Aachen is at 05:30 and sunset in Aachen is at 21:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 56m near the December solstice to 16h 30m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Aachen
What is the current local time in Aachen?
The live local time in Aachen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Aachen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Aachen in?
Aachen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Aachen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aachen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Aachen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Aachen.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 01:40 | 05:30 | 13:40 | 18:00 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:40 | 05:31 | 13:40 | 18:00 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:40 | 05:32 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:40 | 05:33 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:41 | 05:34 | 13:41 | 17:59 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:41 | 05:35 | 13:41 | 17:59 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:41 | 05:36 | 13:41 | 17:59 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Aachen
Sunrise
in Aachen
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Aachen
↓
9:49 PM
Day Length
16h 18m
Dawn
in Aachen
4:44 AM
Dusk
in Aachen
10:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Aachen
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
61.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:28
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:45
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Distances & Clock Changes in Aachen
How Far Is Aachen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 342 km | SW (233deg) |
| London | 440 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Moscow | 2,148 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,033 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 6,004 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,755 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,123 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,289 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Aachen?
Aachen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Aachen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Aachen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.8deg S, 173.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aachen
What time is it in Aachen right now?
The current local time in Aachen is 20:13 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Aachen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Aachen in?
Aachen uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Aachen?
Is Aachen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Aachen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Aachen today?
Today in Aachen: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 21:49, giving 16h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Aachen tonight?
The moon phase over Aachen tonight is Last Quarter with 61.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Aachen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Aachen, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.