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Current Date And Time In Dortmund, Germany

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:43:31 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 588,462
District: Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg

🌎 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dortmund, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dortmund — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameDortmund
District / CountyRegierungsbezirk Arnsberg
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population588,462
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in North Rhine-Westphalia#4 of 565 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+49
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.de
Elevation
In Meter96
In Feet315
GPS Coordinates
Latitude51.51
Longitude7.47
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.515° N 7.466° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 30' 54" N 7° 27' 58" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 30.9' N 7° 27.96' E
Location Context
Distance to North Rhine-Westphalia Capital58 km Southwest of Düsseldorf
Nearest City in Another CountryWinterswijk, Netherlands (72 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+01:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+02:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:09 AM
Sunset🌅 09:01 PM
Day Length14h 51m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Europe/Berlin

Dortmund – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia

Dortmund is a city situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dortmund as a Sub-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 North Rhine-Westphalia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Dortmund

The latitude and longitude of Dortmund pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 96 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dortmund on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Dortmund

Dortmund 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

💰 Currency Used in Dortmund

Payments and pricing in Dortmund run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Dortmund exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Dortmund

To ring a number in Dortmund 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 Dortmund and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Dortmund's Standing Within North Rhine-Westphalia

By recorded population, Dortmund ranks #4 of 565 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies about 58 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Rhine-Westphalia market. › Cities near Dortmund

📊 How This Dortmund Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Dortmund into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Dortmund to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the North Rhine-Westphalia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Dortmund. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Dortmund

👥 What is the population of Dortmund?

Dortmund has a recorded population of approximately 588,462 people. That places it #4 of 565 cities with population data in North Rhine-Westphalia. Browse more cities in North Rhine-Westphalia for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Dortmund in?

Dortmund sits within Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg, is part of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Dortmund in?

Dortmund keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 09:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Dortmund?

Businesses and shops in Dortmund price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Dortmund currency page.

📍 How far is Dortmund from the state capital?

Dortmund is about 58 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See cities near Dortmund for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Dortmund lands you closest to Winterswijk, Netherlands, about 72 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dortmund sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.