Current Time in Heidelberg, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long:
49.41° N,
8.69° E
Population: 143,345
Country:
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Germany
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CEST
Time in Heidelberg — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Heidelberg's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Heidelberg right now?
The current local time in Heidelberg, Germany is 05:08 (Saturday, June 06, 2026). Heidelberg observes the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Heidelberg use?
Heidelberg uses Europe/Berlin, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Heidelberg.
Does Heidelberg observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Heidelberg currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Berlin time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Heidelberg?
Right now Heidelberg is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Heidelberg observes DST.
When does the day change in Heidelberg?
Midnight in Heidelberg occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Berlin zone. Since Heidelberg is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.