Geographic position of Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.1313° N, 11.6319° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,803 km (3,606 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,216 km (2,620 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,822 km (9,831 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 795 km (494 mi) east
Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg
With a population of 235,775, Magdeburg ranks as the 39th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Magdeburg
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ / EDDP) is a major international airport located about 89 km (55 mi) from Magdeburg.
Current local time at the airport is 17:58:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Magdeburg
Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg
Business hours in Magdeburg (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 Magdeburg
Compare time in Magdeburg with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Magdeburg in?
Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Magdeburg right now?
The current local time in Magdeburg is 17:58:12 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Magdeburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg?
Magdeburg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Magdeburg?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is the nearest airport to Magdeburg, located about 89 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:58:12.
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