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.
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 17:20:02.
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.
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 17:20:02 on Tuesday, 11 August 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 17:20:02.
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