Time Now in Schortens, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 53.53° N, 7.95° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #749 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Lower Saxony
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m 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
Local time in Schortens runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Berlin). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Schortens sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Schortens lies barely above sea level, at roughly 6 m. Schortens is fairly isolated: even London lies some 591 km off. A major centre in Germany, Schortens keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Schortens at 05:26 and sets at 21:41, giving 16h 15m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Schortens
Daylight Hours in Schortens
Schortens gets 16h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Schortens is at 05:26 and sunset in Schortens is at 21:41.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 27m near the December solstice to 17h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Schortens and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Schortens right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Schortens's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Schortens.
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Prayer Times in Schortens
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 01:34 | 05:26 | 13:34 | 17:54 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:34 | 05:27 | 13:34 | 17:53 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:34 | 05:29 | 13:34 | 17:53 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:34 | 05:30 | 13:34 | 17:52 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:34 | 05:32 | 13:34 | 17:51 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:34 | 05:33 | 13:34 | 17:51 | 21:35 | 23:05 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:34 | 05:35 | 13:34 | 17:50 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
14-day Forecast for Schortens
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Schortens
Sunrise
in Schortens
↑
5:26 AM
Sunset
in Schortens
↓
9:41 PM
Day Length
16h 15m
Dawn
in Schortens
4:38 AM
Dusk
in Schortens
10:29 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Schortens
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
51.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:48
Distances & Clock Changes in Schortens
How Far Is Schortens From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 591 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Paris | 649 km | SW (219deg) |
| Moscow | 1,910 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Dubai | 5,004 km | ESE (110deg) |
| New York | 6,006 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,665 km | E (98deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,987 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,037 km | ENE (64deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Schortens?
Schortens next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Schortens's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Schortens and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.5deg S, 172.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Schortens
What time is it in Schortens right now?
The current local time in Schortens is 17:16 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Schortens follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Schortens in?
Schortens 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 Schortens?
Is Schortens on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Schortens is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Schortens today?
In Schortens today the sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 21:41, giving 16h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Schortens tonight?
Over Schortens tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 51.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Schortens?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Schortens, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.