What time zone is Buchforst in?

Buchforst uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.

When is the next clock change in Buchforst?

Clocks in Buchforst move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Buchforst observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Buchforst observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Buchforst?

Buchforst is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Buchforst, Regierungsbezirk Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

10:23:05 PM

22:23:05

Saturday, October 31, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Buchforst is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Buchforst

Sunrise7:22 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset5:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: North Rhine-Westphalia
District: Regierungsbezirk Köln
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 7,177
Elevation: Approximately 50 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 50° 57' N / 7° 00' E

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Clock changes in Buchforst

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Solar noon: 12:15 PM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 46 min3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:47 AM – 5:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:08 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:30 AM – 6:59 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination66%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:22 AM (east, 111.7°)
Sunset: 5:08 PM (west, 248.1°)
Day length: 9 hr 46 min3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:15 PM (24.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:47 AM – 5:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:30 AM – 6:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:33 PM (northeast, 50.7°)
Moonset: 1:41 PM (northwest, 311.5°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 31	7:22 AM	5:08 PM	9 hr 46 min	3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:23 AM	5:06 PM	9 hr 43 min	3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:25 AM	5:04 PM	9 hr 39 min	3 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:27 AM	5:03 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:29 AM	5:01 PM	9 hr 32 min	3 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:30 AM	4:59 PM	9 hr 29 min	3 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:32 AM	4:57 PM	9 hr 25 min	3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Buchforst in?: Buchforst uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.
When is the next clock change in Buchforst?: Clocks in Buchforst move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Buchforst observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Buchforst observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Buchforst?: Buchforst is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer