Current local time in Braunschweig, Germany

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CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time

About Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 244,715.

Country:Germany
State / region:Lower Saxony
Coordinates:52°16′N / 10°32′E
Population:244,715
Currency:Euro (EUR)
Languages:German
Country calling code:+49

Time zone in Braunschweig

IANA time zone:Europe/Berlin
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

Braunschweig 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
Local time jumps:from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+01:00 (CET)

Sunrise and sunset in Braunschweig today

Sunrise:07:53
Sunset:18:11
Solar noon:13:02
Day length:10h 17m
Civil twilight:07:19 – 18:45

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Braunschweig

  • London+1 hBraunschweig is 1 hour ahead of London
  • New York+6 hBraunschweig is 6 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+1 hBraunschweig is 1 hour ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Braunschweig time

What time zone is Braunschweig in?
Braunschweig uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Braunschweig observe daylight saving time?
Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig and London?
Right now Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig and New York?
Right now Braunschweig 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.