Current Local Time in Bielefeld

Bielefeld, Germany (GMT+1)

08:20:09

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅8:18 AM
🌇4:59 PM

Bielefeld follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

💵€ Euro
📞+49 521
🔌Type C, F
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCET/CEST
🌐OffsetUTC+1/+2
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
📋IANAEurope/Berlin
64
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Bielefeld follows CET and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Bielefeld

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). Teutoburg Forest influence.

🏛️Top Attractions

Sparrenburg CastleKunsthalle BielefeldTierpark OlderdissenDr. Oetker WorldTeutoburg Forest

📍About Bielefeld Time Zone

Bielefeld is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Germany, Bielefeld serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bielefeld is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Bielefeld, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Bielefeld observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Bielefeld has a population of approximately 335K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Bielefeld from abroad, use the country code +49 521. The primary language spoken is German, Westphalian.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bielefeld time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Bielefeld conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Bielefeld Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Germany (DE)
  • Coordinates: 52.03°, 8.53°
  • Calling Code: +49 521