Current Date And Time In Dresden, Germany
Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dresden, a city in Saxony, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dresden — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dresden | |
| State | Saxony | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 564,904 | |
| Area | 328.48 km² (126.83 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Saxony | #1 of 485 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 | 116 | |
| In Feet | 381 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.05 | |
| Longitude | 13.74 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.051° N 13.738° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 3' 3" N 13° 44' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 3.05' N 13° 44.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Petrovice, Czechia (34 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 01279 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1206-01-01 |
Dresden is a city situated in Saxony, Germany, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Dresden as a State / Province Capital. 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 Saxony
The latitude and longitude of Dresden pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 116 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dresden on the map
Dresden 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 Dresden run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Dresden exchange rates
To ring a number in Dresden 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 Dresden and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dresden ranks #1 of 485 cities in Saxony. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Saxony market. › Cities near Dresden
Dresden has a recorded population of approximately 564,904 people. That places it #1 of 485 cities with population data in Saxony. Browse more cities in Saxony for comparison.
Dresden spans approximately 328.48 square kilometers (126.83 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dresden keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:36 AM and sets around 08:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dresden price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Dresden currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dresden lands you closest to Petrovice, Czechia, about 34 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dresden sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
