Time Now in Bensheim, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 49.68° N, 8.62° E
Elevation: 103 m above sea level
Population rank: #351 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Hesse
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m 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
Bensheim 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 Bensheim, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bensheim
Daylight Hours in Bensheim
Bensheim gets 15h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bensheim is at 05:38 and sunset in Bensheim is at 21:24.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 07m near the December solstice to 16h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bensheim and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bensheim right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Bensheim
What is the current local time in Bensheim?
The live local time in Bensheim is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bensheim currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Bensheim in?
Bensheim uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Bensheim observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bensheim is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Bensheim's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bensheim.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:18 | 05:37 | 13:31 | 17:45 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:23 | 05:38 | 13:31 | 17:45 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:28 | 05:39 | 13:31 | 17:45 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:33 | 05:41 | 13:31 | 17:44 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:37 | 05:42 | 13:31 | 17:44 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:42 | 05:43 | 13:32 | 17:44 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:46 | 05:44 | 13:32 | 17:43 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bensheim
Sunrise
in Bensheim
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Bensheim
↓
9:24 PM
Day Length
15h 46m
Dawn
in Bensheim
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Bensheim
10:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bensheim
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:15
Distances & Clock Changes in Bensheim
How Far Is Bensheim From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 464 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 650 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Moscow | 2,049 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Dubai | 4,826 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,219 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,562 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,183 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,335 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bensheim?
Bensheim next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bensheim's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bensheim and you would surface in the open ocean, near 49.7deg S, 171.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bensheim
What time is it in Bensheim right now?
The current local time in Bensheim is 05:07 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Bensheim follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Bensheim in?
Bensheim 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 Bensheim?
Is Bensheim on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bensheim is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bensheim today?
Today in Bensheim: sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 21:24, giving 15h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bensheim tonight?
The moon phase over Bensheim tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Bensheim?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bensheim, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.