Time Now in Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 49.41° N, 8.69° E
Elevation: 115 m above sea level
Population rank: #67 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Baden-Wurttemberg
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
Heidelberg keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 15 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Heidelberg sits at a modest 115 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 465 km away. As one of Germany's largest cities, Heidelberg is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Heidelberg at 06:05 and sets at 20:55, giving 14h 50m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Heidelberg
Daylight Hours in Heidelberg
Heidelberg gets 14h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Heidelberg is at 06:05 and sunset in Heidelberg is at 20:55.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 09m near the December solstice to 16h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Heidelberg and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Heidelberg's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Heidelberg.
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Prayer Times in Heidelberg
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Aug ● | 03:36 | 06:04 | 13:31 | 17:34 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 03:39 | 06:06 | 13:30 | 17:33 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 03:42 | 06:07 | 13:30 | 17:33 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 03:45 | 06:08 | 13:30 | 17:32 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Tue, 11 Aug | 03:47 | 06:10 | 13:30 | 17:31 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Wed, 12 Aug | 03:50 | 06:11 | 13:30 | 17:30 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Thu, 13 Aug | 03:53 | 06:13 | 13:30 | 17:29 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Heidelberg
Sunrise
in Heidelberg
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Heidelberg
↓
8:55 PM
Day Length
14h 50m
Dawn
in Heidelberg
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Heidelberg
9:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Heidelberg
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:25
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in Heidelberg
How Far Is Heidelberg From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 465 km | W (265deg) |
| London | 666 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Moscow | 2,060 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Dubai | 4,812 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,236 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,554 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,191 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,361 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Heidelberg's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Heidelberg and you would surface in the open ocean, near 49.4deg S, 171.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg
What time is it in Heidelberg right now?
The current local time in Heidelberg is 12:40 on Friday, August 07, 2026. Heidelberg follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Heidelberg in?
Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg?
To turn UTC into Heidelberg time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Heidelberg at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Heidelberg on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Heidelberg is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Heidelberg today?
In Heidelberg today the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:55, giving 14h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Heidelberg tonight?
The moon phase over Heidelberg tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Heidelberg?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Heidelberg, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.