What time zone is Hessisch Lichtenau in?

Hessisch Lichtenau 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 Hessisch Lichtenau?

Clocks in Hessisch Lichtenau move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Does Hessisch Lichtenau observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Hessisch Lichtenau?

Hessisch Lichtenau is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Hessisch Lichtenau, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

6:55:55 AM

06:55:55

Saturday, October 24, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Hessisch Lichtenau is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hessisch Lichtenau

Sunrise7:59 AMSolar noon1:05 PMSunset6:09 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Hesse
District: Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 13,291
Elevation: Approximately 378 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 51° 11' N / 9° 43' E

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Clock changes in Hessisch Lichtenau

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:59 AM
Solar noon: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 10 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:25 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:46 AM – 7:22 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:08 AM – 8:01 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination96%

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:59 AM (east, 107.9°)
Sunset: 6:09 PM (west, 251.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 10 min3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:05 PM (27.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:25 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:46 AM – 7:22 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 8:01 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:07 PM (east, 78.2°)
Moonset: 5:43 AM (west, 277.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	7:59 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 10 min	3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:01 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 06 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:03 AM	5:06 PM	10 hr 03 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:05 AM	5:04 PM	9 hr 59 min	3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:06 AM	5:02 PM	9 hr 55 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:08 AM	5:00 PM	9 hr 52 min	3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:10 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 48 min	3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Hesse

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hessisch Lichtenau in?: Hessisch Lichtenau 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 Hessisch Lichtenau?: Clocks in Hessisch Lichtenau move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Hessisch Lichtenau observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Hessisch Lichtenau observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Hessisch Lichtenau?: Hessisch Lichtenau is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer