Time Now in Erkelenz, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.08° N, 6.32° E
Elevation: 99 m above sea level
Population rank: #282 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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
Erkelenz 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 Erkelenz, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Erkelenz
Daylight Hours in Erkelenz
Erkelenz gets 16h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Erkelenz is at 05:34 and sunset in Erkelenz is at 21:46.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Erkelenz
What is the current local time in Erkelenz?
The live local time in Erkelenz is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Erkelenz currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Erkelenz in?
Erkelenz uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Erkelenz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Erkelenz is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Erkelenz's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Erkelenz.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 01:40 | 05:33 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:40 | 05:34 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:40 | 05:35 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:40 | 05:36 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:40 | 05:38 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:40 | 05:39 | 13:40 | 17:57 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:40 | 05:40 | 13:40 | 17:57 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Erkelenz
Sunrise
in Erkelenz
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Erkelenz
↓
9:46 PM
Day Length
16h 11m
Dawn
in Erkelenz
4:48 AM
Dusk
in Erkelenz
10:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Erkelenz
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:40
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Distances & Clock Changes in Erkelenz
How Far Is Erkelenz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 376 km | SW (230deg) |
| London | 451 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 2,118 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 5,026 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 6,007 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,742 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,110 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,258 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Erkelenz?
Erkelenz next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Erkelenz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Erkelenz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.1deg S, 173.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erkelenz
What time is it in Erkelenz right now?
The current local time in Erkelenz is 03:10 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Erkelenz follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Erkelenz in?
Erkelenz 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 Erkelenz?
Is Erkelenz on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Erkelenz is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Erkelenz today?
Today in Erkelenz: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 21:46, giving 16h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Erkelenz tonight?
The moon phase over Erkelenz tonight is Waning Crescent with 8.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Erkelenz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Erkelenz, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.