Time Now in Mainz, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 49.98° N, 8.28° E
Elevation: 126 m above sea level
Population rank: #45 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Rheinland-Pfalz
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
Local time in Mainz runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Berlin). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Mainz sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 126 m. Mainz is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 446 km off. Mainz ranks among the biggest cities in Germany, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Mainz sees 14h 11m between a 06:24 sunrise and a 20:35 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Mainz
Daylight Hours in Mainz
Mainz gets 14h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mainz is at 06:24 and sunset in Mainz is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 04m near the December solstice to 16h 21m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mainz and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Mainz's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mainz.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 04:09 | 06:23 | 13:30 | 17:24 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:11 | 06:25 | 13:30 | 17:23 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:14 | 06:26 | 13:29 | 17:22 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:16 | 06:28 | 13:29 | 17:21 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:19 | 06:29 | 13:29 | 17:20 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:21 | 06:31 | 13:29 | 17:19 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:23 | 06:32 | 13:28 | 17:18 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mainz
Sunrise
in Mainz
↑
6:24 AM
Sunset
in Mainz
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
14h 11m
Dawn
in Mainz
5:48 AM
Dusk
in Mainz
9:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mainz
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
56.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Mainz
How Far Is Mainz From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 446 km | WSW (256deg) |
| London | 615 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Moscow | 2,053 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Dubai | 4,859 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,183 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,591 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,190 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,294 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Mainz?
Mainz next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Mainz's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mainz and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.0deg S, 171.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mainz
What time is it in Mainz right now?
The current local time in Mainz is 21:54 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mainz follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Mainz in?
Mainz 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 Mainz?
Is Mainz on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 20, 2026, Mainz has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mainz today?
In Mainz today the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 20:35, giving 14h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mainz tonight?
Over Mainz tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 56.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Mainz?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mainz, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.