Time Now in Hilchenbach, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51° N, 8.11° E
Elevation: 357 m above sea level
Population rank: #1010 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m 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 Hilchenbach 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. Hilchenbach stands at an elevated 357 m above the sea. Hilchenbach is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 476 km off. A major centre in Germany, Hilchenbach keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Hilchenbach
Daylight Hours in Hilchenbach
Hilchenbach gets 14h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hilchenbach is at 06:28 and sunset in Hilchenbach is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hilchenbach and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hilchenbach right now.
Best Time to Call Hilchenbach
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Hilchenbach:
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Hilchenbach's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hilchenbach.
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Prayer Times in Hilchenbach
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 24 Aug ● | 04:12 | 06:28 | 13:30 | 17:21 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:15 | 06:29 | 13:29 | 17:20 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:18 | 06:31 | 13:29 | 17:19 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:20 | 06:32 | 13:29 | 17:17 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:23 | 06:34 | 13:28 | 17:16 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:25 | 06:35 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:28 | 06:37 | 13:28 | 17:14 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
14-day Forecast for Hilchenbach
Moon Phases & Times for Hilchenbach
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
87.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:15
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Hilchenbach
How Far Is Hilchenbach From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 476 km | WSW (242deg) |
| London | 576 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 2,010 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 4,904 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 6,125 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,616 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,151 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,202 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hilchenbach?
Hilchenbach next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hilchenbach's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hilchenbach and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 171.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilchenbach
What time is it in Hilchenbach right now?
The current local time in Hilchenbach is 15:44 on Monday, August 24, 2026. Hilchenbach follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Hilchenbach in?
Hilchenbach 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 Hilchenbach?
To turn UTC into Hilchenbach time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Hilchenbach at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Hilchenbach on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hilchenbach is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 24, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Hilchenbach tonight?
Over Hilchenbach tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 87.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Hilchenbach?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hilchenbach, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.