Time Now in Altona, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 53.55° N, 9.93° E
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #36 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Hamburg
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
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
Altona keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. There are around 15 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 34 m. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 717 km away. Altona ranks among the biggest cities in Germany, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Altona sees 14h 52m between a 05:58 sunrise and a 20:50 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Altona
Daylight Hours in Altona
Altona gets 14h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Altona is at 05:58 and sunset in Altona is at 20:50.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 27m near the December solstice to 17h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Altona and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Altona
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 03:08 | 05:57 | 13:25 | 17:27 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 03:12 | 05:59 | 13:24 | 17:26 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 03:16 | 06:00 | 13:24 | 17:25 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 03:20 | 06:02 | 13:24 | 17:24 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 03:24 | 06:04 | 13:24 | 17:22 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 03:28 | 06:06 | 13:24 | 17:21 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:32 | 06:07 | 13:23 | 17:20 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
14-day Forecast for Altona
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Altona
Sunrise
in Altona
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Altona
↓
8:50 PM
Day Length
14h 52m
Dawn
in Altona
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Altona
9:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Altona
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:16
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Distances & Clock Changes in Altona
How Far Is Altona From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 717 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Paris | 742 km | SW (228deg) |
| Moscow | 1,786 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Dubai | 4,883 km | ESE (112deg) |
| New York | 6,126 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,537 km | E (100deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,917 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,979 km | NE (39deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Altona?
Altona next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Altona's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Altona and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.5deg S, 170.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Altona
What time is it in Altona right now?
The current local time in Altona is 00:07 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Altona follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Altona in?
Altona uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Altona?
Is Altona on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Altona as of August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Altona today?
In Altona today the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 20:50, giving 14h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Altona tonight?
Tonight the moon over Altona is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 1.9%.
What is solar time in Altona?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Altona, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.