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: 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
Erkelenz keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Erkelenz sits at a modest 99 m above sea level. The closest large city is Paris, about 376 km away. Erkelenz is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Erkelenz sees 13h 58m between a 06:37 sunrise and a 20:35 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Erkelenz
Daylight Hours in Erkelenz
Erkelenz gets 13h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Erkelenz is at 06:37 and sunset in Erkelenz is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 53m near the December solstice to 16h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Erkelenz and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Erkelenz's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 25 Aug ● | 04:22 | 06:36 | 13:36 | 17:27 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:24 | 06:38 | 13:36 | 17:26 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:27 | 06:39 | 13:36 | 17:25 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:29 | 06:41 | 13:36 | 17:23 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:32 | 06:42 | 13:35 | 17:22 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:34 | 06:44 | 13:35 | 17:21 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:37 | 06:45 | 13:35 | 17:19 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Erkelenz
Sunrise
in Erkelenz
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Erkelenz
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
13h 58m
Dawn
in Erkelenz
6:01 AM
Dusk
in Erkelenz
9:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Erkelenz
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
91.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:14
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 05:28 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Erkelenz follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Erkelenz in?
Clocks in Erkelenz follow the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
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 August 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Erkelenz today?
Erkelenz sees sunrise at 06:37 and sunset at 20:35 today, giving 13h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Erkelenz tonight?
Tonight the moon over Erkelenz is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 91.1%.
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.