Time Now in Geesthacht, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 53.44° N, 10.38° E
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #503 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Schleswig-Holstein
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m 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
Clocks in Geesthacht are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Berlin zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 26 m, Geesthacht is practically at sea level. Geesthacht is fairly isolated: even London lies some 743 km off. A major centre in Germany, Geesthacht keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Geesthacht
Daylight Hours in Geesthacht
Geesthacht gets 14h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Geesthacht is at 06:13 and sunset in Geesthacht is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 28m near the December solstice to 17h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Geesthacht and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Geesthacht right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Geesthacht's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Geesthacht.
Weather in Geesthacht
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Prayer Times in Geesthacht
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 24 Aug ● | 03:44 | 06:13 | 13:20 | 17:13 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:48 | 06:15 | 13:20 | 17:12 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 03:51 | 06:16 | 13:20 | 17:10 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 03:54 | 06:18 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 03:57 | 06:20 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:00 | 06:21 | 13:19 | 17:06 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:03 | 06:23 | 13:19 | 17:05 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
14-day Forecast for Geesthacht
Moon Phases & Times for Geesthacht
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Geesthacht
How Far Is Geesthacht From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 743 km | WSW (257deg) |
| Paris | 756 km | SW (231deg) |
| Moscow | 1,762 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Dubai | 4,851 km | ESE (112deg) |
| New York | 6,158 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,505 km | E (101deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,895 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,970 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Geesthacht?
Geesthacht next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Geesthacht's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Geesthacht and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.4deg S, 169.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geesthacht
What time is it in Geesthacht right now?
The current local time in Geesthacht is 04:11 on Monday, August 24, 2026. Geesthacht follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Geesthacht in?
Clocks in Geesthacht 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 Geesthacht?
Geesthacht is UTC+02:00 right now. To convert UTC to Geesthacht local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Geesthacht on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Geesthacht is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 24, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Geesthacht tonight?
Tonight the moon over Geesthacht is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 84.4%.
What is solar time in Geesthacht?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Geesthacht, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.