Geographic position of Mainz
Mainz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.9819° N, 8.2801° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,564 km (3,457 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,455 km (2,768 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,583 km (9,683 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 593 km (368 mi) east
Mainz 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 Mainz
With a population of 217,123, Mainz ranks as the 42nd most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mainz
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA / EDDF) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Mainz.
Current local time at the airport is 17:56:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Mainz
Mainz 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 Mainz
Business hours in Mainz (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 Mainz
Compare time in Mainz with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mainz in?
Mainz 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 Mainz at UTC+2.
What time is it in Mainz right now?
The current local time in Mainz is 17:56:41 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mainz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mainz 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 Mainz?
Mainz is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mainz?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is the nearest airport to Mainz, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:56:41.
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