Time Now 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: 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
Garching 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 Garching, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Garching
Daylight Hours in Garching
Garching gets 15h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Garching is at 05:30 and sunset in Garching is at 21:07.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Garching
What is the current local time in Garching?
The live local time in Garching is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Garching currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Garching in?
Garching uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Garching observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Garching is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Garching's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Garching.
Weather in Garching
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Prayer Times in Garching
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 02:34 | 05:30 | 13:19 | 17:31 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:38 | 05:31 | 13:19 | 17:31 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:41 | 05:32 | 13:19 | 17:30 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:44 | 05:33 | 13:19 | 17:30 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:47 | 05:34 | 13:19 | 17:30 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:50 | 05:35 | 13:19 | 17:30 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:53 | 05:37 | 13:19 | 17:29 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Garching
Sunrise
in Garching
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Garching
↓
9:07 PM
Day Length
15h 36m
Dawn
in Garching
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Garching
9:47 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Garching
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:47
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 15:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Garching follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Garching in?
Garching 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 Garching?
Is Garching on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Garching is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Garching today?
Today in Garching: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 21:07, giving 15h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Garching tonight?
The moon phase over Garching tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.4% 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.