Geographic position of Halle (Saale)
Halle (Saale) is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.4816° N, 11.9795° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,731 km (3,561 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,288 km (2,664 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,750 km (9,787 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 830 km (516 mi) east
Halle (Saale) 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 Halle (Saale)
With a population of 237,865, Halle (Saale) ranks as the 38th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Halle (Saale)
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ / EDDP) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Halle (Saale).
Current local time at the airport is 17:59:34.
Daylight saving time changes in Halle (Saale)
Halle (Saale) 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 Halle (Saale)
Business hours in Halle (Saale) (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 Halle (Saale)
Compare time in Halle (Saale) with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Halle (Saale) in?
Halle (Saale) 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 Halle (Saale) at UTC+2.
What time is it in Halle (Saale) right now?
The current local time in Halle (Saale) is 17:59:34 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Halle (Saale) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Halle (Saale) 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 Halle (Saale)?
Halle (Saale) is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Halle (Saale)?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is the nearest airport to Halle (Saale), located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:59:34.
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