Current Time in Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.

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Time zone of Heidelberg

Time zoneCentral European Standard Time
AbbreviationCET
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idEurope/Berlin
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer

Time difference between Heidelberg and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Heidelberg

2026

  • 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

2027

  • 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

Heidelberg time FAQ

What time is it in Heidelberg right now?

Heidelberg is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Heidelberg, updated every second.

What time zone is Heidelberg in?

Heidelberg is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Berlin.

Does Heidelberg observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Heidelberg.

Other cities in Germany

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.