Geographic position of Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.0860° N, 8.2444° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,576 km (3,465 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,443 km (2,761 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,594 km (9,690 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 589 km (366 mi) east
Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden
With a population of 278,609, Wiesbaden ranks as the 26th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wiesbaden
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA / EDDF) is a major international airport located about 23 km (15 mi) from Wiesbaden.
Current local time at the airport is 17:59:10.
Daylight saving time changes in Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden
Business hours in Wiesbaden (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 Wiesbaden
Compare time in Wiesbaden with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wiesbaden in?
Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden at UTC+2.
What time is it in Wiesbaden right now?
The current local time in Wiesbaden is 17:59:10 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wiesbaden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden?
Wiesbaden is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wiesbaden?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is the nearest airport to Wiesbaden, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:59:10.
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