Time Now in Gifhorn, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 52.48° N, 10.55° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: #302 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Lower Saxony
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m 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
Gifhorn 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 Gifhorn, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gifhorn
Daylight Hours in Gifhorn
Gifhorn gets 16h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gifhorn is at 05:16 and sunset in Gifhorn is at 21:31.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 39m near the December solstice to 16h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gifhorn and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Gifhorn
What is the current local time in Gifhorn?
The live local time in Gifhorn is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gifhorn currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Gifhorn in?
Gifhorn uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Gifhorn observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gifhorn is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Gifhorn's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gifhorn.
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Prayer Times in Gifhorn
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:23 | 05:15 | 13:23 | 17:43 | 21:32 | 23:02 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:24 | 05:16 | 13:24 | 17:43 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:24 | 05:18 | 13:24 | 17:42 | 21:30 | 23:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:24 | 05:19 | 13:24 | 17:42 | 21:28 | 22:58 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:24 | 05:20 | 13:24 | 17:41 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:24 | 05:22 | 13:24 | 17:41 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:24 | 05:23 | 13:24 | 17:40 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gifhorn
Sunrise
in Gifhorn
↑
5:16 AM
Sunset
in Gifhorn
↓
9:31 PM
Day Length
16h 14m
Dawn
in Gifhorn
4:29 AM
Dusk
in Gifhorn
10:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gifhorn
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Gifhorn
How Far Is Gifhorn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 704 km | WSW (238deg) |
| London | 738 km | W (266deg) |
| Moscow | 1,789 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Dubai | 4,800 km | ESE (111deg) |
| New York | 6,212 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,475 km | E (100deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,929 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,045 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gifhorn?
Gifhorn next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gifhorn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gifhorn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.5deg S, 169.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gifhorn
What time is it in Gifhorn right now?
The current local time in Gifhorn is 09:48 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gifhorn follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Gifhorn in?
Gifhorn 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 Gifhorn?
Is Gifhorn on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gifhorn is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gifhorn today?
Today in Gifhorn: sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset is at 21:31, giving 16h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gifhorn tonight?
The moon phase over Gifhorn tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Gifhorn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gifhorn, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.