Days in Dortmund are currently getting shorter, about 28 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Dortmund
Dortmund is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.5149° N, 7.4660° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,735 km (3,564 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,284 km (2,662 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,753 km (9,788 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 517 km (321 mi) east
Dortmund lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Dortmund
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dortmund is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Dortmund, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dortmund
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dortmund
Dortmund is currently in Autumn.
Because Dortmund is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Dortmund
In Dortmund, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 38m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 49m, a difference of roughly 8h 49m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dortmund's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dortmund at 51.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dortmund
With a population of 588,462, Dortmund ranks as the 9th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dortmund
Dortmund Airport (DTM / EDLW) is a major international airport serving Dortmund directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:59:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Dortmund
Dortmund uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Berlin. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Dortmund
Business hours in Dortmund (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Dortmund
Compare time in Dortmund with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dortmund
Official national holiday observed in Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dortmund in?
Dortmund follows the Europe/Berlin time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Dortmund at UTC+2.
What time is it in Dortmund right now?
The current local time in Dortmund is 14:59:24 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dortmund observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dortmund is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dortmund?
Dortmund is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dortmund?
Dortmund Airport (DTM) is the airport serving Dortmund. The current local time at the airport is 14:59:24.
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