Geographic position of Münster
Münster is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.9624° N, 7.6257° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,784 km (3,594 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,234 km (2,631 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,803 km (9,820 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 523 km (325 mi) east
Münster 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 Münster
With a population of 270,184, Münster ranks as the 27th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Münster
Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO / EDDG) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Münster.
Current local time at the airport is 17:58:29.
Daylight saving time changes in Münster
Münster 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 Münster
Business hours in Münster (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 Münster
Compare time in Münster with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Münster in?
Münster 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 Münster at UTC+2.
What time is it in Münster right now?
The current local time in Münster is 17:58:29 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Münster observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Münster 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 Münster?
Münster is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Münster?
Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO) is the nearest airport to Münster, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:58:29.
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