Current Date And Time In Gießen, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:07:56 CEST
State: Hesse
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 89,179
District: Regierungsbezirk Gießen
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Gießen, a city in Hesse, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Gießen — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Gießen | |
| District / County | Regierungsbezirk Gießen | |
| State | Hesse | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 89,179 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Hesse | #6 of 413 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 | 162 | |
| In Feet | 532 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 50.59 | |
| Longitude | 8.68 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.587° N 8.676° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 35' 14" N 8° 40' 32" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 35.24' N 8° 40.53' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Hesse Capital | 64 km South-Southwest of Wiesbaden | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Manderfeld, Belgium (168 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:53 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Gießen is a city situated in Hesse, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Gießen, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Gießen 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 Hesse
The latitude and longitude of Gießen pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 162 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Gießen on the map
Gießen 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 Gießen run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Gießen exchange rates
To ring a number in Gießen 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 Gießen and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Gießen ranks #6 of 413 cities in Hesse. It lies about 64 km South-Southwest of Wiesbaden, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Hesse market. › Cities near Gießen
Gießen has a recorded population of approximately 89,179 people. That places it #6 of 413 cities with population data in Hesse. Browse more cities in Hesse for comparison.
Gießen keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 08:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Gießen price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Gießen currency page.
Gießen is about 64 km South-Southwest of Wiesbaden, the capital of Hesse. See cities near Gießen for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Gießen lands you closest to Manderfeld, Belgium, about 168 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Gießen sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
