Current local time in Chemnitz, Germany
The live clock above shows the time in Chemnitz. Chemnitz is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Sachsen |
| Population | about 275,000 |
| Coordinates | 50.83° N, 12.92° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Chemnitz uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 4:54 AM | 9:25 PM | 16 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 8:08 AM | 4:04 PM | 7 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chemnitz at about 12:17 PM in mid-January, and about 1:14 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chemnitz sits at 12.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Chemnitz time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chemnitz |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chemnitz |
|---|---|---|
| Gera | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Dresden | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Leipzig | 67 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Pizen, Czech Republic | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Erfurt | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Prague, Czech Republic | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Magdeburg | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Potsdam | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Germany
- Berlin
- Frankfurt
- Stuttgart
- Hamburg
- Mannheim
- Munich
- Essen
- Cologne
- Düsseldorf
- Duisburg
- Bremen
- Hannover
- Nürnberg
- Dortmund
- Wuppertal
- Dresden
- Leipzig
- Bonn
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chemnitz in?
Chemnitz is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Chemnitz have daylight saving time?
Chemnitz uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Chemnitz when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chemnitz's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).