Geographic position of Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.4958° N, 5.9806° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,510 km (3,424 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,509 km (2,802 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,529 km (9,649 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 432 km (268 mi) east
Esch-sur-Alzette 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 Esch-sur-Alzette
With a population of 36,625, Esch-sur-Alzette ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Luxembourg, out of 3 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX / ELLX) is a major international airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Esch-sur-Alzette.
Current local time at the airport is 19:34:14.
Daylight saving time changes in Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Luxembourg. 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 Esch-sur-Alzette
Business hours in Esch-sur-Alzette (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 Esch-sur-Alzette
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Esch-sur-Alzette in?
Esch-sur-Alzette follows the Europe/Luxembourg time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Esch-sur-Alzette at UTC+2.
What time is it in Esch-sur-Alzette right now?
The current local time in Esch-sur-Alzette is 19:34:14 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Esch-sur-Alzette observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Esch-sur-Alzette 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 Esch-sur-Alzette?
Esch-sur-Alzette is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Esch-sur-Alzette?
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) is the nearest airport to Esch-sur-Alzette, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:34:14.
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