Current Time in Gelnhausen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 50.2° N, 9.19° E
Elevation: 139 m above sea level
Population rank: #722 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Hesse
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m 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 Gelnhausen, Germany is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gelnhausen currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Gelnhausen are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Berlin zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Gelnhausen sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Gelnhausen sits at a modest 139 m above sea level. Gelnhausen is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 515 km off. A major centre in Germany, Gelnhausen keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Gelnhausen gets 10h 46m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:45 and sunset at 18:31.
Gelnhausen Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gelnhausen
Gelnhausen gets 10h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gelnhausen is at 07:45 and sunset in Gelnhausen is at 18:31.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 02m near the December solstice to 16h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gelnhausen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gelnhausen right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Germany
Cities Sharing Gelnhausen's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gelnhausen.
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Prayer Times in Gelnhausen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:53 | 07:44 | 13:09 | 15:59 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:55 | 07:46 | 13:08 | 15:57 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:56 | 07:48 | 13:08 | 15:55 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:58 | 07:49 | 13:08 | 15:54 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:59 | 07:51 | 13:08 | 15:52 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:01 | 07:52 | 13:08 | 15:51 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:03 | 07:54 | 13:07 | 15:49 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
14-day Forecast for Gelnhausen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gelnhausen
Sunrise
in Gelnhausen
↑
7:45 AM
Sunset
in Gelnhausen
↓
6:31 PM
Day Length
10h 46m
Dawn
in Gelnhausen
7:12 AM
Dusk
in Gelnhausen
7:05 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gelnhausen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Gelnhausen
How Far Is Gelnhausen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 515 km | WSW (256deg) |
| London | 670 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 1,985 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Dubai | 4,804 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 6,231 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,529 km | E (98deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,121 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,301 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gelnhausen?
Gelnhausen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gelnhausen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gelnhausen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.2deg S, 170.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelnhausen
What time is it in Gelnhausen right now?
The current local time in Gelnhausen is 20:49 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Gelnhausen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Gelnhausen in?
Gelnhausen 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 Gelnhausen?
Gelnhausen is UTC+02:00 right now. To convert UTC to Gelnhausen local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Gelnhausen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 15, 2026, Gelnhausen has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gelnhausen today?
Gelnhausen sees sunrise at 07:45 and sunset at 18:31 today, giving 10h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gelnhausen tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gelnhausen is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 24.1%.
What is solar time in Gelnhausen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gelnhausen, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.