Time Now in Idar-Oberstein, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 49.71° N, 7.31° E
Elevation: 288 m above sea level
Population rank: #459 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Rheinland-Pfalz
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
Idar-Oberstein keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 288 m. The closest large city is Paris, about 372 km away. Idar-Oberstein is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Idar-Oberstein at 07:03 and sets at 19:48, giving 12h 44m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Idar-Oberstein
Daylight Hours in Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein gets 12h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Idar-Oberstein is at 07:03 and sunset in Idar-Oberstein is at 19:48.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 06m near the December solstice to 16h 19m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 05:07 | 07:03 | 13:26 | 16:57 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:09 | 07:04 | 13:26 | 16:56 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:11 | 07:06 | 13:26 | 16:54 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:13 | 07:07 | 13:25 | 16:53 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:14 | 07:09 | 13:25 | 16:51 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:16 | 07:10 | 13:25 | 16:50 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:18 | 07:12 | 13:24 | 16:48 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Idar-Oberstein
Sunrise
in Idar-Oberstein
↑
7:03 AM
Sunset
in Idar-Oberstein
↓
7:48 PM
Day Length
12h 44m
Dawn
in Idar-Oberstein
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Idar-Oberstein
8:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Idar-Oberstein
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Idar-Oberstein
How Far Is Idar-Oberstein From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 372 km | WSW (257deg) |
| London | 561 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Moscow | 2,129 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Dubai | 4,917 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 6,132 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,656 km | E (96deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,266 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,270 km | NW (317deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Idar-Oberstein's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Idar-Oberstein and you would surface in the open ocean, near 49.7deg S, 172.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Idar-Oberstein
What time is it in Idar-Oberstein right now?
The current local time in Idar-Oberstein is 02:26 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Idar-Oberstein follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Idar-Oberstein in?
Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein?
Right now Idar-Oberstein sits at UTC+02:00. Going from UTC to local time in Idar-Oberstein means moving the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Idar-Oberstein on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 13, 2026, Idar-Oberstein has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Idar-Oberstein today?
Today in Idar-Oberstein: sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset is at 19:48, giving 12h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Idar-Oberstein tonight?
Tonight the moon over Idar-Oberstein is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 4.2%.
What is solar time in Idar-Oberstein?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Idar-Oberstein, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.