What time zone is Eckernförde in?

Eckernförde 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 Eckernförde?

Clocks in Eckernförde 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 Eckernförde observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Eckernförde?

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

Current Time in Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

6:05:22 PM

18:05:22

Saturday, October 31, 2026

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

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Eckernförde

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:04 PMSunset4:47 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Schleswig-Holstein
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 21,563
Elevation: Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 54° 28' N / 9° 50' E

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Clock changes in Eckernförde

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: 7:20 AM
Solar noon: 12:04 PM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 27 min4 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:42 AM – 5:25 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:00 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:18 AM – 6:48 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination66%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:20 AM (southeast, 113.6°)
Sunset: 4:47 PM (southwest, 246.2°)
Day length: 9 hr 27 min4 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:04 PM (21.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 5:25 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:00 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 6:48 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:59 PM (northeast, 46.5°)
Moonset: 1:53 PM (northwest, 315.8°)
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	7:20 AM	4:47 PM	9 hr 27 min	4 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:22 AM	4:45 PM	9 hr 23 min	4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:24 AM	4:43 PM	9 hr 19 min	4 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:26 AM	4:41 PM	9 hr 15 min	3 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:28 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 11 min	3 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:30 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 07 min	3 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:32 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 03 min	3 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein

Sat, Oct 31, 2026Reformation Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Eckernförde in?: Eckernförde 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 Eckernförde?: Clocks in Eckernförde 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 Eckernförde observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Eckernförde observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Eckernförde?: Eckernförde is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer