Time Now in Varel, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 53.4° N, 8.14° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #606 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Lower Saxony
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 Varel runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Berlin). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Varel lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. Varel is fairly isolated: even London lies some 598 km off. Varel is a significant city in Germany, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Varel gets 13h 35m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:38 and sunset at 20:14.
Time & Daylight in Varel
Daylight Hours in Varel
Varel gets 13h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Varel is at 06:38 and sunset in Varel is at 20:14.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 29m near the December solstice to 17h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Varel and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Varel right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Varel's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Varel.
Weather in Varel
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Prayer Times in Varel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:20 | 06:37 | 13:27 | 17:09 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:23 | 06:39 | 13:26 | 17:08 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:26 | 06:41 | 13:26 | 17:06 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:28 | 06:43 | 13:26 | 17:05 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:31 | 06:44 | 13:25 | 17:03 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:34 | 06:46 | 13:25 | 17:02 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:36 | 06:48 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
14-day Forecast for Varel
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Varel
Sunrise
in Varel
↑
6:38 AM
Sunset
in Varel
↓
8:14 PM
Day Length
13h 35m
Dawn
in Varel
6:01 AM
Dusk
in Varel
8:51 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Varel
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
72.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:32
Distances & Clock Changes in Varel
How Far Is Varel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 598 km | WSW (253deg) |
| Paris | 646 km | SW (221deg) |
| Moscow | 1,903 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Dubai | 4,988 km | ESE (110deg) |
| New York | 6,023 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,651 km | E (99deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,006 km | NW (318deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,032 km | ENE (64deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Varel?
Varel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Varel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Varel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.4deg S, 171.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varel
What time is it in Varel right now?
The current local time in Varel is 09:27 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Varel follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Varel in?
Varel 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 Varel?
Is Varel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Varel is currently observing daylight saving time as of September 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Varel today?
In Varel today the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 20:14, giving 13h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Varel tonight?
Over Varel tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 72.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Varel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Varel, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.