Current Local Time in Bochum, Germany
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Current local time in 🇩🇪 Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
CET/CEST UTC+01:00
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Noon here = 11:00 UTC
09:00 here = 08:00 UTC
12:00 here = 11:00 UTC
17:00 here = 16:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:52
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18:10
Today
Mid-morning in Bochum. Offices are busy, meetings are underway. The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2025-10-26
Clocks moved back to GMT+1
Next Clock Change
2026-03-29
Clocks will move forward to GMT+2
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇩🇪Germany |
| State / Region | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset | UTC+01:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 385,729 |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| Coordinates | 51.48°N, 7.22°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
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| New York | -5h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -8h | --:-- |
| London | -1h | --:-- |
| Paris | +0h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +3h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +4h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +7h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +8h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +10h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | -4h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +1h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +7h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Bochum?
Standard business hours in Bochum are 09:00–17:00 local time (CET/CEST). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Bochum?
Bochum is currently at UTC+01:00. The timezone identifier is CET/CEST. When it is noon in Bochum, it is 11:00 UTC. You can embed a live Bochum clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Bochum?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Bochum. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Bochum observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Bochum observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2025-10-26, when clocks moved back to GMT+1. The next change is on 2026-03-29, when clocks will move forward to GMT+2.
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