Current Local Time in Kiel
Kiel, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kiel 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 Kiel
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (15-20°C) and mild winters (0-4°C). Strong Baltic Sea maritime influence.
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📍About Kiel Time Zone
Kiel is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Germany, Kiel serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kiel is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kiel, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Kiel observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Kiel has a population of approximately 250K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Kiel from abroad, use the country code +49 431. The primary language spoken is German, Low German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kiel time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Kiel conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kiel Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 54.32°, 10.14°
- • Calling Code: +49 431