Current Time in Mainz, Germany
Mainz 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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· Mainz
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Time zone of Mainz
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Berlin |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Mainz and other cities
Daylight saving time in Mainz
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).
Mainz time FAQ
What time is it in Mainz right now?
Mainz is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Mainz, updated every second.
What time zone is Mainz in?
Mainz is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Berlin.
Does Mainz 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 Mainz and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Mainz.
Other cities in Germany
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.