Current Time in Merkenbach, Regierungsbezirk Gießen, Hesse, Germany

6:45:56 PM

18:45:56

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

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Merkenbach is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Merkenbach

Sunrise8:04 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset6:16 PM
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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
German
Dialing code
+49
Population
1,600
Elevation
Approximately 252 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
50° 39' N / 8° 17' E
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Clock changes in Merkenbach

Next clock change

Upcoming

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 12 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination96%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 12 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(27.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 12 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min3 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 05 min3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min3 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min3 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min3 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Hesse

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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