Standard time applies in Leipzig right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Leipzig and your time
Leipzig at a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Saxony |
| 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 | 51.34° N, 12.37° E |
Which time zone Leipzig uses
The Europe/Berlin rules put Leipzig 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 Leipzig reads the same clock as Berlin.
Clock changes in Leipzig, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Leipzig is
A 9:00 AM start in Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Leipzig
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Leipzig grows from 7 hours 51 minutes to 16 hours 37 minutes and back, a swing of 8 hours 46 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Leipzig
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 9:31 PM | 16 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:13 AM | 4:04 PM | 7 h 51 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Leipzig
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Leipzig: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time and 1:10 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Leipzig
All the places listed below keep the same time as Leipzig.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halle | 31 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gera | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chemnitz | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jena | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dresden | 101 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erfurt | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magdeburg | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Potsdam | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Leipzig 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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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Leipzig in?
Leipzig 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 Leipzig?
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 Leipzig and New York?
Leipzig 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 Leipzig and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Leipzig on the same time as Berlin?
Yes. Leipzig and Berlin both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Leipzig?
About 16 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 51 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.