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: 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
Mainz 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 Mainz, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Mainz
Daylight Hours in Mainz
Mainz gets 16h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mainz is at 05:25 and sunset in Mainz is at 21:36.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 04m near the December solstice to 16h 21m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mainz and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mainz right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Mainz
What is the current local time in Mainz?
The live local time in Mainz is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Mainz currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Mainz in?
Mainz uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Mainz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mainz is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Mainz's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mainz.
Weather in Mainz
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Prayer Times in Mainz
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 01:31 | 05:25 | 13:31 | 17:49 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:31 | 05:26 | 13:31 | 17:49 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:31 | 05:27 | 13:31 | 17:49 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:32 | 05:28 | 13:32 | 17:49 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:32 | 05:29 | 13:32 | 17:49 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:32 | 05:30 | 13:32 | 17:49 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:32 | 05:31 | 13:32 | 17:49 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Mainz
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mainz
Sunrise
in Mainz
↑
5:25 AM
Sunset
in Mainz
↓
9:36 PM
Day Length
16h 10m
Dawn
in Mainz
4:41 AM
Dusk
in Mainz
10:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mainz
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:18
View the detailed moon calendar for Mainz with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 05:26 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Mainz follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Mainz in?
Mainz 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 Mainz?
Is Mainz on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Mainz is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mainz today?
Today in Mainz: sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset is at 21:36, giving 16h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mainz tonight?
The moon phase over Mainz tonight is Waning Gibbous with 67.6% 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.