Time Now in Wetzlar, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 50.56° N, 8.5° E
Elevation: 169 m above sea level
Population rank: #222 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Hesse
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
Clocks in Wetzlar are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Berlin zone. 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, Wetzlar sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 169 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 481 km away. A major centre in Germany, Wetzlar keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Wetzlar at 05:38 and sets at 21:25, giving 15h 47m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Wetzlar
Daylight Hours in Wetzlar
Wetzlar gets 15h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wetzlar is at 05:38 and sunset in Wetzlar is at 21:25.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 58m near the December solstice to 16h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Wetzlar and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Wetzlar's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 02:08 | 05:37 | 13:32 | 17:46 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:15 | 05:39 | 13:32 | 17:46 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:21 | 05:40 | 13:32 | 17:45 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:27 | 05:41 | 13:32 | 17:45 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 02:32 | 05:43 | 13:32 | 17:45 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 02:37 | 05:44 | 13:32 | 17:44 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 02:42 | 05:45 | 13:32 | 17:44 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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How Far Is Wetzlar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 481 km | WSW (249deg) |
| London | 612 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Moscow | 2,009 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Dubai | 4,863 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 6,170 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,583 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,148 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,257 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Wetzlar?
Wetzlar next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Wetzlar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wetzlar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 50.6deg S, 171.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wetzlar
What time is it in Wetzlar right now?
The current local time in Wetzlar is 22:27 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Wetzlar follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Wetzlar in?
Wetzlar 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 Wetzlar?
Is Wetzlar on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Wetzlar is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wetzlar today?
In Wetzlar today the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 21:25, giving 15h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wetzlar tonight?
The moon phase over Wetzlar tonight is First Quarter with 54.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Wetzlar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wetzlar, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.