Geographic position of Dresden
Dresden is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.0509° N, 13.7383° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,683 km (3,531 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,336 km (2,694 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,702 km (9,757 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 961 km (597 mi) east
Dresden lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Dresden
With a population of 556,227, Dresden ranks as the 10th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dresden
Dresden Airport (DRS / EDDC) is a major international airport serving Dresden directly.
Current local time at the airport is 17:57:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Dresden
Dresden 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 Dresden
Business hours in Dresden (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 Dresden
Compare time in Dresden with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dresden in?
Dresden 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 Dresden at UTC+2.
What time is it in Dresden right now?
The current local time in Dresden is 17:57:22 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dresden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dresden 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 Dresden?
Dresden is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dresden?
Dresden Airport (DRS) is the airport serving Dresden. The current local time at the airport is 17:57:22.
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