Current Date And Time In Karlsruhe, Germany
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
14:14:02 CEST
State: Baden-Wurttemberg
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 283,799
District: Karlsruhe Region
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Karlsruhe, a city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Karlsruhe — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Karlsruhe | |
| District / County | Karlsruhe Region | |
| State | Baden-Wurttemberg | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 283,799 | |
| Area | 173.48 km² (66.98 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Baden-Wurttemberg | #3 of 1081 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +49 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .de | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 118 | |
| In Feet | 387 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 49.01 | |
| Longitude | 8.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.009° N 8.404° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 0' 34" N 8° 24' 16" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 0.56' N 8° 24.27' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Baden-Wurttemberg Capital | 62 km East-Southeast of Stuttgart | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lauterbourg, France (17 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 76139 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1715-06-17 |
Karlsruhe is a city situated in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Karlsruhe Region, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Karlsruhe as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Baden-Wurttemberg
The latitude and longitude of Karlsruhe pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 118 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Karlsruhe on the map
Karlsruhe runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Karlsruhe run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Karlsruhe exchange rates
To ring a number in Karlsruhe from outside Germany, dial +49 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Karlsruhe and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Karlsruhe ranks #3 of 1081 cities in Baden-Wurttemberg. It lies about 62 km East-Southeast of Stuttgart, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Baden-Wurttemberg market. › Cities near Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe has a recorded population of approximately 283,799 people. That places it #3 of 1081 cities with population data in Baden-Wurttemberg. Browse more cities in Baden-Wurttemberg for comparison.
Karlsruhe spans approximately 173.48 square kilometers (66.98 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Karlsruhe sits within Karlsruhe Region, is part of Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Karlsruhe keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:03 AM and sets around 09:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Karlsruhe price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Karlsruhe currency page.
Karlsruhe is about 62 km East-Southeast of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Wurttemberg. See cities near Karlsruhe for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Karlsruhe lands you closest to Lauterbourg, France, about 17 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Karlsruhe sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
