Days in Frankfurt am Main are currently getting shorter, about 26 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 Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.1155° N, 8.6842° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,579 km (3,467 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,440 km (2,759 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,598 km (9,692 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 620 km (385 mi) east
Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main
The point on Earth exactly opposite Frankfurt am Main is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Frankfurt am Main, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Frankfurt am Main
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main
In Frankfurt am Main, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 23m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 3m, a difference of roughly 8h 20m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Frankfurt am Main's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Frankfurt am Main at 50.12° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Frankfurt am Main
With a population of 650,000, Frankfurt am Main ranks as the 5th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA / EDDF) is a major international airport serving Frankfurt am Main directly.
Current local time at the airport is 03:32:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main
Business hours in Frankfurt am Main (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 Frankfurt am Main
Compare time in Frankfurt am Main with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Frankfurt am Main
Official national holiday observed in Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Frankfurt am Main in?
Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main at UTC+2.
What time is it in Frankfurt am Main right now?
The current local time in Frankfurt am Main is 03:32:28 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Frankfurt am Main observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is the airport serving Frankfurt am Main. The current local time at the airport is 03:32:28.
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