Current Time in Garching, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 48.25° N, 11.65° E
Elevation: 485 m above sea level
Population rank: #1093 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Bavaria
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m 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
The time now in Garching, Germany is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Garching currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Garching 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. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Garching sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Perched at about 485 m, Garching sits well above the coast. Garching is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 687 km off. A major centre in Germany, Garching keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Garching sees 10h 51m between a 07:33 sunrise and a 18:24 sunset.
Garching Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Garching
Garching gets 10h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Garching is at 07:33 and sunset in Garching is at 18:24.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 19m near the December solstice to 16h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Garching and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Garching right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Germany
Cities Sharing Garching's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Garching.
Weather in Garching
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Garching
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:45 | 07:32 | 12:59 | 15:53 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:47 | 07:33 | 12:59 | 15:51 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:48 | 07:35 | 12:58 | 15:50 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:49 | 07:36 | 12:58 | 15:48 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:51 | 07:38 | 12:58 | 15:47 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:52 | 07:39 | 12:58 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:54 | 07:41 | 12:58 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
14-day Forecast for Garching
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Garching
Sunrise
in Garching
↑
7:33 AM
Sunset
in Garching
↓
6:24 PM
Day Length
10h 51m
Dawn
in Garching
7:00 AM
Dusk
in Garching
6:56 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Garching
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Garching
How Far Is Garching From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 687 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 917 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Moscow | 1,948 km | NE (55deg) |
| Dubai | 4,567 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,322 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 6,487 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,050 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,356 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Garching?
Garching next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Garching's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Garching and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.2deg S, 168.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garching
What time is it in Garching right now?
The current local time in Garching is 02:37 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Garching follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Garching in?
Garching 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 Garching?
Is Garching on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Garching as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Garching today?
In Garching today the sun rises at 07:33 and sets at 18:24, giving 10h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Garching tonight?
Over Garching tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 18.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Garching?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Garching, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.