Current Time in Frankfurt, Germany
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Deutschland
Dialling: +49
City Details
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main
Lat: 50.1109° N
Long: 8.6821° E
Population: 753,000
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
GMT+2
Public Holidays in Germany
Easter Sunday
Ostersonntag
Easter Monday
Ostermontag
Labour Day
Tag der Arbeit
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Overview
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's fifth-largest city and its undisputed financial capital, with 766,000 residents in the city and 5.6 million in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area as of 2024. It is home to the European Central Bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (fourth largest in the world by market capitalisation), and Frankfurt Airport — the EU's busiest cargo hub and third-busiest passenger airport.
Administrative Region
Hesse (Hessen)
DE-HE
Local Currency
€
Metadata
- Web Domain.de
- ISO CodeDE-HE
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Archaeological finds confirm a Roman military settlement (Nida) existed near present-day Frankfurt from around the 1st century CE. The first documented mention of Frankfurt under that name was in 794 CE when Charlemagne held an imperial assembly — a Reichstag — here. Frankfurt served as the site of Holy Roman Emperor elections from 1356 and coronations from 1562, and was the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1749.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Römerberg medieval square and city hall
- •Städel Museum — one of Germany's most important art collections
- •Museumsufer — 16 museums along the Main riverbank
- •Palmengarten botanical garden
- •Sachsenhausen district — traditional Apfelwein taverns
🎒 Visitor Tip
Frankfurt is the main air gateway into Germany — Lufthansa's hub is here and the airport is directly connected to the city by S-Bahn train in 11 minutes. Despite its reputation as a banking city, the Römerberg medieval square and nearby Old Town (rebuilt after WWII) are attractive and walkable. The Museum Embankment (Museumsufer) along the Main River contains 16 museums in a single boulevard. Apfelwein (apple wine) is the local drink — try it in Sachsenhausen.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located in the Rhine-Main valley basin at the confluence of the Main River with the Rhine corridor, at approximately 100m above sea level. The city sits on a broad, flat valley floor surrounded by gentle low hills — the Taunus to the north, the Odenwald to the southeast. The Main River flows west-east through the southern part of the city. The distinctive skyline of glass skyscrapers (nicknamed 'Mainhattan') rises above otherwise low-rise urban fabric.
Climate Stats
Temperate oceanic / continental (Köppen Cfb)
Avg Summer
20°C
Avg Winter
1°C
Annual Rainfall
621 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Frankfurt
What timezone is Frankfurt in?↓
Frankfurt is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTCGMT+2.
Does Germany observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Germany observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Frankfurt go forward in March and back in October, switching between CET/CEST and CET/CEST.
What is CET/CEST?↓
CET/CEST stands for Europe/Berlin. It is UTCGMT+2 and is the standard time used in Germany.
How many hours ahead is Frankfurt compared to London?↓
Frankfurt is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and New York?↓
Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Frankfurt?↓
The time displayed for Frankfurt is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+2 mean for Frankfurt?↓
UTCGMT+2 means Frankfurt is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Frankfurt?↓
Standard business hours in Frankfurt are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CET/CEST (UTCGMT+2). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Germany national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Frankfurt and London?↓
Frankfurt is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.