Current Time in Leipzig, Germany 🇩🇪
The current local time in Leipzig, Germany is 13:22:59 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Leipzig is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 504,971. The sun rises at about 04:58 and sets at 21:30 today (16h 32m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:58
- Sunset 21:30
- 16h 32m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Leipzig is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 04:58 and sets at about 21:30 local time, giving Leipzig 16h 32m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:22 on Tuesday in Leipzig (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:22 here, it is 07:22 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 Leipzig
- 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 Leipzig to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:22 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:22 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:22 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:22 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:22 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:52 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:22 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:22 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:22 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Leipzig
Compare Leipzig 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 Leipzig
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Leipzig overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Leipzig 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.
Leipzig time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Leipzig in?
Leipzig uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Leipzig 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 Leipzig today?
Today the sun rises around 04:58 and sets around 21:30 in Leipzig, about 16h 32m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Leipzig and other cities?
When it is 13:22 in Leipzig, it is 07:22 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Leipzig's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Leipzig
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.
Local entity signals for Leipzig
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Leipzig.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 51.34, 12.37 |
| Population signal | About 504,971 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:58, sunset 21:30, 16h 32m 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: 51.34° N, 12.37° E
Population: 504,971
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