Current Time in Kiel, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long:
54.32° N,
10.13° E
Population: 246,601
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 Kiel — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Kiel's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Kiel right now?
The current local time in Kiel, Germany is 22:45 (Wednesday, June 03, 2026). Kiel observes the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Kiel use?
Kiel 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 Kiel.
Does Kiel observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Kiel 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 Kiel?
Right now Kiel is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Kiel observes DST.
When does the day change in Kiel?
Midnight in Kiel occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Berlin zone. Since Kiel is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.