Current Time in Bochum, Germany 🇩🇪
Bochum 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 Bochum, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Lat/Long: 51.48° N, 7.22° E
Elevation: 102 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m 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
Daylight Hours in Bochum
Bochum gets 16h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bochum is at 05:14 and sunset in Bochum is at 21:47.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:30 | 05:14 | 13:30 | 17:52 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:31 | 05:13 | 13:31 | 17:53 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:31 | 05:13 | 13:31 | 17:53 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:31 | 05:13 | 13:31 | 17:53 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:31 | 05:13 | 13:31 | 17:54 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:31 | 05:13 | 13:31 | 17:54 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:32 | 05:13 | 13:32 | 17:54 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bochum
Sunrise
in Bochum
↑
5:14 AM
Sunset
in Bochum
↓
9:47 PM
Day Length
16h 33m
Dawn
in Bochum
4:26 AM
Dusk
in Bochum
10:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bochum
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:57
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How Far Is Bochum From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 453 km | SW (232deg) |
| London | 508 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 2,043 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 4,979 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,047 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,684 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,121 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,182 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bochum?
Bochum next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bochum's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bochum and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 172.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bochum
What time is it in Bochum right now?
The current local time in Bochum is 10:16 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Bochum follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Bochum in?
Bochum 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 Bochum?
Is Bochum on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bochum is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bochum today?
Today in Bochum: sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset is at 21:47, giving 16h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bochum tonight?
The moon phase over Bochum tonight is Waning Crescent with 11.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Bochum?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bochum, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.