Current Time in Kassel, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long:
51.32° N,
9.5° E
Population: 194,501
Country:
🇩🇪
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 Kassel — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Kassel's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Kassel right now?
The current local time in Kassel, Germany is 05:39 (Saturday, June 06, 2026). Kassel observes the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Kassel use?
Kassel 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 Kassel.
Does Kassel observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Kassel 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 Kassel?
Right now Kassel is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Kassel observes DST.
When does the day change in Kassel?
Midnight in Kassel occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Berlin zone. Since Kassel is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.