Current Local Time in Bielefeld
Bielefeld, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bielefeld follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/BerlinData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Bielefeld
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). Teutoburg Forest influence.
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📍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