Current Time 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: 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
The time now in Bensheim, Germany is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bensheim currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Bensheim runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Berlin). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Bensheim sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Bensheim sits at a modest 103 m above sea level. Bensheim is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 464 km off. Bensheim is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Bensheim sees 10h 47m between a 07:47 sunrise and a 18:34 sunset.
Bensheim Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bensheim
Bensheim gets 10h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bensheim is at 07:47 and sunset in Bensheim is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 07m near the December solstice to 16h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bensheim and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Germany
Cities Sharing Bensheim's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bensheim.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:56 | 07:46 | 13:11 | 16:02 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:58 | 07:47 | 13:11 | 16:00 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:59 | 07:49 | 13:10 | 15:59 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:01 | 07:51 | 13:10 | 15:57 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:02 | 07:52 | 13:10 | 15:56 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:04 | 07:54 | 13:10 | 15:54 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:05 | 07:55 | 13:10 | 15:53 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bensheim
Sunrise
in Bensheim
↑
7:47 AM
Sunset
in Bensheim
↓
6:34 PM
Day Length
10h 47m
Dawn
in Bensheim
7:14 AM
Dusk
in Bensheim
7:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bensheim
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:30
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 20:01 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Bensheim follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Bensheim in?
Bensheim 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 Bensheim?
Is Bensheim on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Bensheim as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bensheim today?
In Bensheim today the sun rises at 07:47 and sets at 18:34, giving 10h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bensheim tonight?
Over Bensheim tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 23.8% 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.