Geographic position of Munich
Munich is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.1374° N, 11.5755° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,359 km (3,330 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,660 km (2,896 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,377 km (9,555 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 860 km (534 mi) east
Munich 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 Munich
With a population of 1,260,391, Munich ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Munich
Munich Airport (MUC / EDDM) is a major international airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Munich.
Current local time at the airport is 17:56:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Munich
Munich 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 Munich
Business hours in Munich (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 Munich
Compare time in Munich with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Munich in?
Munich 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 Munich at UTC+2.
What time is it in Munich right now?
The current local time in Munich is 17:56:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Munich observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Munich 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 Munich?
Munich is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Munich?
Munich Airport (MUC) is the nearest airport to Munich, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:56:16.
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