Time in Kiel, Germany now
2:30:50 PM
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CEST · UTC+02:00
Time zone
CEST
UTC+02:00
Europe/Berlin
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
October 25, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:05 AM ↓ 9:45 PM
Day length 16h 41m
Solar noon 1:25 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Schleswig-Holstein (8)
Kiel facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Coordinates
- 54.3213, 10.1349
- Population
- 252,668
Frequently asked
What time is it in Kiel right now?
The current local time in Kiel is shown above and updates live every second. Kiel is on CEST (UTC+02:00).
What time zone is Kiel in?
Kiel uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Is Kiel on daylight saving time?
Yes. Kiel is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Clocks change next on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Kiel and New York?
New York is −6h relative to Kiel (New York is currently 8:30 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
