Geographic position of Freiburg
Freiburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.9959° N, 7.8522° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,343 km (3,320 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,676 km (2,906 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,362 km (9,546 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 585 km (364 mi) east
Freiburg 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 Freiburg
With a population of 215,966, Freiburg ranks as the 43rd most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Freiburg
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL / LFSB) is a major international airport located about 50 km (31 mi) from Freiburg.
Current local time at the airport is 17:57:57.
Daylight saving time changes in Freiburg
Freiburg 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 Freiburg
Business hours in Freiburg (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 Freiburg
Compare time in Freiburg with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Freiburg in?
Freiburg 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 Freiburg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Freiburg right now?
The current local time in Freiburg is 17:57:57 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Freiburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Freiburg 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 Freiburg?
Freiburg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Freiburg?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is the nearest airport to Freiburg, located about 50 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:57:57.
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