Current local time in Altenburg, Germany
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Altenburg
Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 38,568.
| Country: | Germany |
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| State / region: | Thuringia |
| Coordinates: | 50°59′N / 12°26′E |
| Population: | 38,568 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | German |
| Country calling code: | +49 |
Time zone in Altenburg
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Berlin |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Germany: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Altenburg is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Altenburg today
| Sunrise: | 07:45 |
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| Sunset: | 18:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Altenburg
- London+1 hAltenburg is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hAltenburg is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hAltenburg is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Altenburg time
What time zone is Altenburg in?
Altenburg uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Altenburg observe daylight saving time?
Altenburg is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Altenburg and London?
Right now Altenburg is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Altenburg and New York?
Right now Altenburg is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.