Current Time in Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪
The current local time in Dresden, Germany is 05:50:39 (CEST) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Dresden is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 556,227. The sun rises at about 06:14 and sets at 19:56 today (13h 42m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 19:56
- 13h 42m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Dresden
Dresden, Germany keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Dresden is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:14 and sets at about 19:56 local time, giving Dresden 13h 42m of daylight.
Right now it is 05:50 on Sunday in Dresden (UTC+02:00). When it is 05:50 here, it is 23:50 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Dresden
- Use the Europe/Berlin IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Dresden to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23:50 Sat | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 20:50 Sat | 9h behind |
| London | 04:50 Sun | 1h behind |
| Paris | 05:50 Sun | same time |
| Dubai | 07:50 Sun | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 09:20 Sun | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 11:50 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 12:50 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 13:50 Sun | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Dresden
Compare Dresden with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Germany.
Business-hours overlap from Dresden
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Dresden overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Dresden time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Dresden time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dresden in?
Dresden uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Dresden observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Dresden today?
Today the sun rises around 06:14 and sets around 19:56 in Dresden, about 13h 42m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Dresden and other cities?
When it is 05:50 in Dresden, it is 23:50 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Dresden's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Dresden
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Germany time page.
Location and time-zone details for Dresden
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 51.05, 13.74 |
| Population signal | About 556,227 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:14, sunset 19:56, 13h 42m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Berlin time-zone page for rules, the Germany country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 51.05° N, 13.74° E
Population: 556,227
Country: 🇩🇪 Germany
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST