Standard time applies in Frankfurt am Main right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Frankfurt am Main and your time
Frankfurt am Main at a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Hesse |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 50.12° N, 8.68° E |
Frankfurt am Main time zone and clock changes
The Europe/Berlin rules put Frankfurt am Main on standard time (UTC+1 (CET)) since Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
All of Germany keeps the same time, so Frankfurt am Main reads the same clock as Berlin.
Clock changes in Frankfurt am Main, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Time difference between Frankfurt am Main and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Frankfurt am Main and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Frankfurt am Main
Today
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The earliest sunrise in Frankfurt am Main is at 5:15 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 9:39 PM on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Frankfurt am Main
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:15 AM | 9:39 PM | 16 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:22 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 3 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time and 1:25 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Frankfurt am Main
Every city below shares Frankfurt am Main’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wiesbaden | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mainz | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mannheim | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heidelberg | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koblenz | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siegen | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Würzburg | 97 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Frankfurt am Main today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
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Tools for time in Frankfurt am Main
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Frankfurt am Main in?
Frankfurt am Main uses the Europe/Berlin time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Frankfurt am Main?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and New York?
Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Frankfurt am Main and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Frankfurt am Main on the same time as Berlin?
Yes. Frankfurt am Main and Berlin both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Frankfurt am Main?
About 16 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.