Current Time in Münster, Regierungsbezirk Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

1:21:43 AM

01:21:43

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

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Münster

Sunrise7:24 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset5:01 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 147 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Germany
Administrative area
North Rhine-Westphalia
District
Regierungsbezirk Münster
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
German
Dialing code
+49
Population
308,258
Elevation
Approximately 64 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
51° 57' N / 7° 37' E
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Clock changes in Münster

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 37 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Third QuarterMoon illumination55%
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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 37 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(23.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 37 min3 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 34 min3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 30 min3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 26 min3 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 23 min3 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 19 min3 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 16 min3 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Münster

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Plan around Münster

Upcoming public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

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