Current Time in Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.05° N, 13.74° E
Elevation: 116 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Saxony
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m 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
Dresden 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 Dresden, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Dresden
Dresden gets 16h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dresden is at 04:50 and sunset in Dresden is at 21:22.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 01:06 | 04:49 | 13:06 | 17:27 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:06 | 04:49 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 01:06 | 04:49 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:06 | 04:50 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:06 | 04:50 | 13:06 | 17:28 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:07 | 04:50 | 13:07 | 17:29 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 01:07 | 04:50 | 13:07 | 17:29 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dresden
Sunrise
in Dresden
↑
4:50 AM
Sunset
in Dresden
↓
9:22 PM
Day Length
16h 32m
Dawn
in Dresden
4:02 AM
Dusk
in Dresden
10:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dresden
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:07
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How Far Is Dresden From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 849 km | WSW (258deg) |
| London | 964 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 1,657 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Dubai | 4,537 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,229 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 6,479 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,789 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,022 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dresden?
Dresden next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dresden's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dresden and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 166.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dresden
What time is it in Dresden right now?
The current local time in Dresden is 11:49 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Dresden follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Dresden in?
Dresden 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 Dresden?
Is Dresden on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dresden is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dresden today?
Today in Dresden: sunrise is at 04:50 and sunset is at 21:22, giving 16h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dresden tonight?
The moon phase over Dresden tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Dresden?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dresden, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.