Frankfurt
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About Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. It had 778,589 inhabitants in 2025, the fifth-highest total in Germany. The city lies on the river Main in the foreland of the Taunus and forms a continuous conurbation with Offenbach. Its urban area has more than 2.7 million people. The European Central Bank is based in Frankfurt, which is one of four institutional seats of the European Union. Frankfurt shares its time with Paris and Berlin: UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October. It is 6 hours ahead of New York all year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which UTC offset does Frankfurt use?+
Frankfurt uses UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July, because clocks in the city go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
How far ahead of New York is Frankfurt?+
Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of New York in both January and July, since both cities observe daylight saving.
Does Frankfurt share its time with other cities?+
Paris and Berlin are on the same UTC+1 and UTC+2 schedule, so the three cities show identical clock times all year.
How many people live in Frankfurt?+
Frankfurt has 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025, making it the fifth-most populous city in Germany. Its urban area has more than 2.7 million people.
Which European institution is based in Frankfurt?+
Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank. The city lies on the river Main in the foreland of the Taunus and forms a continuous conurbation with Offenbach.