Time Now in Kiel, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 54.32° N, 10.13° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #38 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Schleswig-Holstein
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
Kiel 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 Kiel, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kiel
Daylight Hours in Kiel
Kiel gets 16h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kiel is at 04:55 and sunset in Kiel is at 21:52.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 18m near the December solstice to 17h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kiel and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Kiel
What is the current local time in Kiel?
The live local time in Kiel is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kiel currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Kiel in?
Kiel uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Kiel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kiel is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Kiel's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kiel.
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Prayer Times in Kiel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 01:24 | 04:54 | 13:24 | 17:50 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:24 | 04:55 | 13:24 | 17:50 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:24 | 04:57 | 13:24 | 17:50 | 21:52 | 23:22 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:24 | 04:58 | 13:24 | 17:50 | 21:51 | 23:21 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:24 | 04:59 | 13:24 | 17:50 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:25 | 05:00 | 13:25 | 17:49 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:25 | 05:01 | 13:25 | 17:49 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kiel
Sunrise
in Kiel
↑
4:55 AM
Sunset
in Kiel
↓
9:52 PM
Day Length
16h 57m
Dawn
in Kiel
4:01 AM
Dusk
in Kiel
10:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kiel
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:33
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kiel
How Far Is Kiel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 755 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Paris | 810 km | SW (225deg) |
| Moscow | 1,747 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Dubai | 4,903 km | ESE (113deg) |
| New York | 6,105 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,539 km | E (101deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,870 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,905 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kiel?
Kiel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kiel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kiel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.3deg S, 169.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiel
What time is it in Kiel right now?
The current local time in Kiel is 09:44 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Kiel follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Kiel in?
Kiel 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 Kiel?
Is Kiel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kiel is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kiel today?
Today in Kiel: sunrise is at 04:55 and sunset is at 21:52, giving 16h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kiel tonight?
The moon phase over Kiel tonight is Last Quarter with 55.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kiel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kiel, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.