Time Now in Kristianstad, Sweden 🇸🇪
Lat/Long: 56.03° N, 14.15° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #38 of 1,315 cities in Sweden by population
County: Skåne
IANA Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CEST
Kristianstad sits in the Europe/Stockholm time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 15 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. Kristianstad lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 1062 km away. A major centre in Sweden, Kristianstad keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Kristianstad sees 14h 43m between a 05:44 sunrise and a 20:28 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Kristianstad
Daylight Hours in Kristianstad
Kristianstad gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kristianstad is at 05:44 and sunset in Kristianstad is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 56m near the December solstice to 17h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 02:44 | 05:43 | 13:06 | 17:04 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 02:49 | 05:45 | 13:06 | 17:03 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 02:54 | 05:47 | 13:06 | 17:02 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 02:58 | 05:49 | 13:06 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:03 | 05:51 | 13:05 | 16:59 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:07 | 05:53 | 13:05 | 16:57 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 03:11 | 05:55 | 13:05 | 16:56 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kristianstad
Sunrise
in Kristianstad
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Kristianstad
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
14h 43m
Dawn
in Kristianstad
5:01 AM
Dusk
in Kristianstad
9:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kristianstad
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
56.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 17:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kristianstad
How Far Is Kristianstad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1,062 km | WSW (248deg) |
| Paris | 1,127 km | SW (230deg) |
| Moscow | 1,456 km | E (81deg) |
| Dubai | 4,756 km | ESE (119deg) |
| New York | 6,262 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,334 km | ESE (106deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,562 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,594 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kristianstad?
Kristianstad next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kristianstad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kristianstad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.0deg S, 165.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kristianstad
What time is it in Kristianstad right now?
The current local time in Kristianstad is 21:17 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Kristianstad follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
What time zone is Kristianstad in?
Kristianstad runs on the Europe/Stockholm IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kristianstad?
To turn UTC into Kristianstad time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Kristianstad at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Kristianstad on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 20, 2026, Kristianstad has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kristianstad today?
Kristianstad sees sunrise at 05:44 and sunset at 20:28 today, giving 14h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kristianstad tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kristianstad is in its First Quarter phase, lit 56.7%.
What is solar time in Kristianstad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kristianstad, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.