Time Now in Dorsten, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.66° N, 6.97° E
Elevation: 36 m above sea level
Population rank: #135 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: 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
Clocks in Dorsten are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Berlin zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Dorsten sits at a modest 36 m above sea level. Dorsten is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 453 km off. Dorsten is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Dorsten sees 14h 00m between a 06:33 sunrise and a 20:33 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Dorsten
Daylight Hours in Dorsten
Dorsten gets 14h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dorsten is at 06:33 and sunset in Dorsten is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 47m near the December solstice to 16h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dorsten and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dorsten right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Dorsten's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dorsten.
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Prayer Times in Dorsten
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 25 Aug ● | 04:15 | 06:32 | 13:34 | 17:25 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:18 | 06:34 | 13:34 | 17:23 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:20 | 06:35 | 13:33 | 17:22 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:23 | 06:37 | 13:33 | 17:21 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:26 | 06:39 | 13:33 | 17:20 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:28 | 06:40 | 13:32 | 17:18 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:31 | 06:42 | 13:32 | 17:17 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dorsten
Sunrise
in Dorsten
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Dorsten
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 00m
Dawn
in Dorsten
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Dorsten
9:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dorsten
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
93.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Dorsten
How Far Is Dorsten From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 453 km | SW (228deg) |
| London | 491 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 2,050 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,001 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,024 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,704 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,094 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,189 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dorsten?
Dorsten next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dorsten's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dorsten and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.7deg S, 173.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorsten
What time is it in Dorsten right now?
The current local time in Dorsten is 17:47 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Dorsten follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Dorsten in?
Dorsten 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 Dorsten?
Is Dorsten on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dorsten is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dorsten today?
Dorsten sees sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 20:33 today, giving 14h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dorsten tonight?
The moon phase over Dorsten tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 93.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Dorsten?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dorsten, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.