What time zone is Osterode am Harz in?

Osterode am Harz 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 Osterode am Harz?

Clocks in Osterode am Harz 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 Osterode am Harz observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Osterode am Harz?

Osterode am Harz is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Osterode am Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany

7:27:02 AM

07:27:02

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Osterode am Harz is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Osterode am Harz

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset5:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Lower Saxony
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Elevation: 220 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 51° 43' N / 10° 15' E

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Clock changes in Osterode am Harz

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: 7:00 AM
Solar noon: 12:03 PM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 04 min3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:25 AM – 5:39 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:46 AM – 6:18 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:57 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:00 AM (east, 108.7°)
Sunset: 5:04 PM (west, 251.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 04 min3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:03 PM (26.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 5:39 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:46 AM – 6:18 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:57 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:18 PM (east, 67.8°)
Moonset: 6:05 AM (west, 287.9°)
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
Sunday, October 25	7:00 AM	5:04 PM	10 hr 04 min	3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:02 AM	5:02 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:04 AM	5:00 PM	9 hr 57 min	3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:05 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 53 min	3 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:07 AM	4:56 PM	9 hr 49 min	3 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:09 AM	4:55 PM	9 hr 46 min	3 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:11 AM	4:53 PM	9 hr 42 min	3 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Lower Saxony

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