Time Now in Gilching, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 48.11° N, 11.29° E
Elevation: 562 m above sea level
Population rank: #981 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
Local time in Gilching runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Berlin). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Gilching sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Perched at about 562 m, Gilching sits well above the coast. Gilching is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 664 km off. Gilching is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Gilching sees 12h 25m between a 06:56 sunrise and a 19:21 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Gilching
Daylight Hours in Gilching
Gilching gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gilching is at 06:56 and sunset in Gilching is at 19:21.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 21m near the December solstice to 16h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gilching and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gilching right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gilching's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gilching.
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Prayer Times in Gilching
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 18 Sep ● | 05:05 | 06:55 | 13:09 | 16:35 | 19:22 | 20:52 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:07 | 06:56 | 13:08 | 16:34 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:08 | 06:58 | 13:08 | 16:32 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 05:10 | 06:59 | 13:08 | 16:31 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 05:12 | 07:00 | 13:07 | 16:29 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 05:13 | 07:02 | 13:07 | 16:28 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 05:15 | 07:03 | 13:07 | 16:26 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
14-day Forecast for Gilching
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gilching
Sunrise
in Gilching
↑
6:56 AM
Sunset
in Gilching
↓
7:21 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Gilching
6:24 AM
Dusk
in Gilching
7:52 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gilching
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
41.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Gilching
How Far Is Gilching From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 664 km | W (281deg) |
| London | 901 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Moscow | 1,979 km | NE (55deg) |
| Dubai | 4,588 km | ESE (108deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,346 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 6,471 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,080 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,385 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gilching?
Gilching next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gilching's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gilching and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.1deg S, 168.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gilching
What time is it in Gilching right now?
The current local time in Gilching is 01:29 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Gilching follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Gilching in?
Gilching 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 Gilching?
Is Gilching on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 18, 2026, Gilching has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gilching today?
Gilching sees sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 19:21 today, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gilching tonight?
The moon phase over Gilching tonight is First Quarter with 41.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Gilching?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gilching, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.