Geographic position of Kiel
Kiel is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 54.3213° N, 10.1349° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,047 km (3,757 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,972 km (2,468 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,066 km (9,983 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 658 km (409 mi) east
Kiel 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 Kiel
With a population of 246,601, Kiel ranks as the 35th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kiel
Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC / EDHL) is a regional airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Kiel.
Current local time at the airport is 17:56:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Kiel
Kiel 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 Kiel
Business hours in Kiel (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 Kiel
Compare time in Kiel with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kiel in?
Kiel 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 Kiel at UTC+2.
What time is it in Kiel right now?
The current local time in Kiel is 17:56:55 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kiel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kiel 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 Kiel?
Kiel is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kiel?
Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC) is the nearest airport to Kiel, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:56:55.
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