Current Time in Kriftel, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

4:59:01 PM

16:59:01

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

Europe/Berlin

Clock format
Time zone details

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

Daylight in Kriftel

Sunrise7:37 AMSolar noon12:10 PMSunset4:43 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 133 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Germany
Administrative area
Hesse
District
Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
German
Dialing code
+49
Population
10,633
Elevation
Approximately 118 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
50° 05' N / 8° 28' E
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Clock changes in Kriftel

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 06 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination23%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 06 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(21.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 06 min2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 03 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 00 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 57 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 54 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 52 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 49 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kriftel

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Plan around Kriftel

Upcoming public holidays in Hesse

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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