Time Now in Erkrath, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.22° N, 6.91° E
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Population rank: #254 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
Erkrath 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 Erkrath, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Erkrath
Daylight Hours in Erkrath
Erkrath gets 16h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Erkrath is at 05:30 and sunset in Erkrath is at 21:45.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 52m near the December solstice to 16h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Erkrath and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Erkrath right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Erkrath
What is the current local time in Erkrath?
The live local time in Erkrath is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Erkrath currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Erkrath in?
Erkrath uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Erkrath observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Erkrath is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Erkrath's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Erkrath.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 11 Jul ● | 01:37 | 05:29 | 13:37 | 17:57 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:37 | 05:30 | 13:37 | 17:56 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:38 | 05:31 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:38 | 05:32 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:38 | 05:33 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:38 | 05:35 | 13:38 | 17:55 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:38 | 05:36 | 13:38 | 17:55 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Erkrath
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
16.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 01:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:25
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Distances & Clock Changes in Erkrath
How Far Is Erkrath From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 418 km | SW (233deg) |
| London | 489 km | W (276deg) |
| Moscow | 2,075 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 4,991 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,039 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,702 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,127 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,215 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Erkrath?
Erkrath next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Erkrath's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Erkrath and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.2deg S, 173.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Erkrath
What time is it in Erkrath right now?
The current local time in Erkrath is 01:25 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Erkrath follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Erkrath in?
Erkrath 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 Erkrath?
Is Erkrath on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Erkrath is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Erkrath tonight?
The moon phase over Erkrath tonight is Waning Crescent with 16.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Erkrath?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Erkrath, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.