Current Local Time in Bochum
Bochum, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Bochum 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 Bochum
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cool winters (1-5°C). Typical Ruhr region weather.
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📍About Bochum Time Zone
Bochum is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Germany, Bochum serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Bochum is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Bochum, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Bochum observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Bochum has a population of approximately 365K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Bochum from abroad, use the country code +49 234. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Bochum time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Bochum conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Bochum Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 51.48°, 7.22°
- • Calling Code: +49 234