Current Time in Frankfurt am Main — Time Now
What time is it in Frankfurt am Main, Germany? The current local time in Frankfurt am Main is shown live, with the date, CEST time zone and UTC+02:00 offset.
Current time in Frankfurt am Main
The clock above shows the exact current time in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Frankfurt am Main
| Time zone | CEST (Europe/Berlin) |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| Country | Germany |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Frankfurt am Main
| Sunrise | 5:17 AM |
| Sunset | 9:30 PM |
| Day length | 16h 13m |
| Solar noon | 1:23 PM |
| Coordinates | 50.12°, 8.68° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Frankfurt am Main's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 29 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to CEST (UTC+02:00) |
| Next change | 25 Oct 2026 — clocks go back to CET (UTC+01:00) |
Frankfurt am Main on the map
Location: Germany · Coordinates: 50.12°, 8.68° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Time difference from Frankfurt am Main
How Frankfurt am Main compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 10h behind |
| Sydney | 8h behind |
| Tokyo | 7h behind |
| Seoul | 7h behind |
| Singapore | 6h behind |
| Hong Kong | 6h behind |
| Beijing | 6h behind |
| Shanghai | 6h behind |
| Bangkok | 5h behind |
| Dhaka | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 3.5h behind |
| New Delhi | 3.5h behind |
| Dubai | 2h behind |
| Moscow | 1h behind |
| Istanbul | 1h behind |
| Paris | Same time |
| Berlin | Same time |
| London | 1h ahead |
| São Paulo | 5h ahead |
| New York City | 6h ahead |
| Toronto | 6h ahead |
| Chicago | 7h ahead |
| Mexico City | 8h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 9h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Frankfurt am Main right now?
The current local time in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Frankfurt am Main in?
Frankfurt am Main is in the CEST time zone, which is UTC+02:00.
Is Frankfurt am Main on daylight saving time?
Frankfurt am Main observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when Frankfurt am Main moves the clocks back to CET.
How many hours is Frankfurt am Main ahead of Auckland?
Frankfurt am Main is 10 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Frankfurt am Main today?
Today the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 9:30 PM in Frankfurt am Main, giving 16h 13m of daylight.