On Monday 2 August 2027 Germany sees a partial solar eclipse in the late morning, not a total one. At its peak the Moon covers about 50% of the Sun in Munich (11:11), 45% in Frankfurt (11:08), 42% in Cologne (11:07), 34% in Berlin (11:14) and 32% in Hamburg (11:11), all in CEST (UTC+2). Across the country the eclipse runs from about 10:04 to 12:19, with the deepest coverage in the Allgäu and on Lake Constance (about 54%) and the shallowest on Sylt and in Flensburg (about 28–29%). The nearest totality is about 1,600–1,900 km away, in southern Spain, Gibraltar, northern Morocco and Tunisia. Below you'll find every major city's times, a map, which German holiday favourites are in the path (and which are not), and when Germany gets its next eclipse.
Last updated: 27 October 2026
How much of the Sun will be covered in my city?
Coverage rises from north to south. Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern see about 28–32%, Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin and Brandenburg about 32–36%, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and North Rhine-Westphalia about 36–43%, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland about 45–49%, and Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria about 46–54%. The Sun stands 44–51° high in the south-east at maximum, so a balcony, a garden or an office window with a view of the sky is enough.
The eclipse lasts about 1 hour 46 minutes on Sylt and about 2 hours 11 minutes in Oberstdorf. It starts first in the south-west (Freiburg about 10:04) and ends last in the south-east (Berchtesgaden about 12:19). For any address, our eclipse planner gives your own times.
Partial eclipse of 2 August 2027: German cities (CEST, UTC+2)
| City | Partial begins | Maximum | Partial ends | Sun covered | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberstdorf | 10:06 | 11:10 | 12:16 | 54.0% | 49° |
| Lindau | 10:05 | 11:09 | 12:16 | 53.7% | 49° |
| Konstanz | 10:05 | 11:08 | 12:15 | 53.5% | 48° |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 10:07 | 11:11 | 12:17 | 53.2% | 50° |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | 10:04 | 11:07 | 12:13 | 52.9% | 47° |
| Berchtesgaden | 10:09 | 11:13 | 12:19 | 51.5% | 51° |
| Munich | 10:08 | 11:11 | 12:17 | 50.5% | 50° |
| Augsburg | 10:08 | 11:11 | 12:16 | 50.0% | 49° |
| Stuttgart | 10:07 | 11:09 | 12:13 | 49.3% | 48° |
| Karlsruhe | 10:06 | 11:08 | 12:12 | 48.8% | 47° |
| Saarbrücken | 10:05 | 11:06 | 12:10 | 48.5% | 46° |
| Passau | 10:11 | 11:14 | 12:19 | 47.8% | 51° |
| Mannheim | 10:07 | 11:08 | 12:11 | 47.0% | 47° |
| Regensburg | 10:10 | 11:12 | 12:16 | 47.0% | 50° |
| Nuremberg | 10:10 | 11:11 | 12:14 | 45.9% | 49° |
| Mainz | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:11 | 45.2% | 47° |
| Wiesbaden | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:10 | 44.9% | 47° |
| Frankfurt am Main | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:11 | 44.6% | 47° |
| Aachen | 10:07 | 11:06 | 12:07 | 43.2% | 45° |
| Bonn | 10:08 | 11:07 | 12:08 | 43.0% | 46° |
| Cologne | 10:08 | 11:07 | 12:08 | 42.3% | 45° |
| Düsseldorf | 10:09 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 41.3% | 45° |
| Duisburg | 10:09 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 40.6% | 45° |
| Essen | 10:09 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 40.4% | 45° |
| Erfurt | 10:12 | 11:11 | 12:12 | 40.4% | 48° |
| Dortmund | 10:10 | 11:07 | 12:08 | 40.1% | 45° |
| Dresden | 10:15 | 11:14 | 12:15 | 38.8% | 49° |
| Leipzig | 10:14 | 11:13 | 12:13 | 38.5% | 48° |
| Münster | 10:11 | 11:08 | 12:07 | 38.5% | 45° |
| Görlitz | 10:17 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 37.7% | 50° |
| Magdeburg | 10:15 | 11:12 | 12:11 | 36.3% | 48° |
| Hanover | 10:13 | 11:10 | 12:09 | 36.2% | 46° |
| Potsdam | 10:17 | 11:14 | 12:12 | 34.6% | 48° |
| Bremen | 10:14 | 11:09 | 12:07 | 34.2% | 45° |
| Berlin | 10:18 | 11:14 | 12:12 | 34.0% | 48° |
| Hamburg | 10:16 | 11:11 | 12:07 | 32.2% | 46° |
| Schwerin | 10:18 | 11:12 | 12:08 | 31.4% | 46° |
| Kiel | 10:18 | 11:11 | 12:06 | 29.7% | 45° |
| Rostock | 10:19 | 11:13 | 12:08 | 29.6% | 46° |
| Westerland (Sylt) | 10:17 | 11:09 | 12:03 | 28.5% | 44° |
| Flensburg | 10:18 | 11:10 | 12:04 | 28.5% | 45° |
Computed by Tember for each city centre with skyfield and NASA JPL's DE421 ephemeris; times rounded to the minute. "Sun covered" is the share of the Sun's area hidden at maximum. "Sun altitude" is at maximum, in the south-east.
How accurate is this? We checked our figures against independent calculations. National Eclipse lists Berlin at 34.0% with maximum at 11:13:56, Hamburg 32.2% at 11:10:36 and Munich 50.4% at 11:11:22 (ours: 34.0% at 11:13:54, 32.2% at 11:10:35 and 50.5% at 11:11:21). Partirou gives Berlin 10:17:31 to 12:11:57 (ours: 10:17:32 to 12:11:58). The Sonntagsblatt quotes about 50% for Munich, 45% for Frankfurt, 34% for Berlin, 32% for Hamburg and 28% for Sassnitz on Rügen, with the eclipse visible across Germany from about 10:03 to 12:19. Differences are a second or two, or a tenth of a percentage point. For comparing cities, see also our coverage table for every Spanish city.
What will a 30–50% eclipse look like?
Like a bite taken out of the Sun. In Munich about half of the Sun's area is covered at 11:11; in Hamburg about a third. The daylight barely changes: as the Sonntagsblatt puts it, it hardly gets noticeably darker. You will not see the corona, the stars or the sudden darkness. Those happen only inside the narrow path of totality.
It is a different show from last summer's. On 12 August 2026 the partial eclipse in Germany was much deeper, about 85–90% by our calculation (Berlin 85%, Munich 89%), but it happened just before sunset, with the Sun only 2–6° above the horizon at maximum. In 2027 the eclipse is shallower but the Sun is high in the late-morning sky, so you don't need a free western horizon. If you kept your glasses from 2026, read our five checks before reusing 2026 eclipse glasses.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Germany?
Yes, for the whole eclipse. Even with half the Sun covered, the uncovered part is as bright as ever. Germany's Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) warns that the retina can be badly damaged in a very short time, that there is no warning signal such as pain, and that the damage does not heal.
- Use glasses that meet DIN EN ISO 12312-2:2015 and carry the CE mark. That is the standard the BfS names.
- Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable, however dark (BfS).
- Never look through binoculars, a telescope or a camera without a solar filter fitted to the front. The BfS calls this extremely dangerous.
- No glasses? The BfS calls projection the safest method: a pinhole in a card, or a colander, projects small crescent Suns onto the ground.
Certificates on paper are not the whole story: in summer 2026 Spanish authorities withdrew seven glasses models whose filters were too dark. Read what Spain's 2026 withdrawals teach about fake and non-compliant eclipse glasses, then how to use eclipse glasses safely. Our own test certificates and compliance documents are published in full, and our FAQ explains what ISO 12312-2 means.
Is 2 August 2027 a holiday in Germany?
No. It is a normal Monday, so most adults will watch from work. The maximum falls between 11:06 and 11:16, which makes a short break outside the office easy to plan.
Schools are a different story: according to the 2027 holiday calendars, all 16 federal states are on summer holiday that day. Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland are in their last week (until 6 August), and Bavaria's holidays begin on 2 August itself. So there will be no eclipse lessons in school, but many families will be on the road or abroad. If your town, club or company is planning a viewing, our bulk eclipse glasses for groups page has pack sizes.
Will the sky be clear on 2 August?
Nobody can say this far ahead. The German Weather Service (DWD) gives Germany an August average of about 212 hours of sunshine (1991–2020 reference period), about 7 hours a day. That is good, but not southern-European: Madrid and Sevilla average about 330 hours in August (AEMET). The eclipse lasts about two hours, so even a partly cloudy morning gives you a good chance of seeing the crescent through a gap. Check the forecast on 1 August and, if your area looks cloudy, have a nearby plan B.
Where is the nearest totality from Germany?
The path of totality runs from the Atlantic through southern Spain, Gibraltar and northern Morocco, then along the North African coast (Algeria, Tunisia, Libya) to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Several destinations that Germans know well are inside it, but some favourites are just outside, and 99% is not the same as totality.
Popular holiday destinations on 2 August 2027
| Destination | Type of eclipse | Totality / Sun covered | Maximum (local time) | Distance from Frankfurt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdia, Tunisia | Total | 2 min 45 s | 10:12 CET | 1,629 km |
| Sfax, Tunisia | Total | 5 min 39 s | 10:12 CET | 1,710 km |
| Djerba (Houmt Souk), Tunisia | Total | 4 min 41 s | 10:12 CET | 1,807 km |
| Málaga, Spain | Total | 1 min 50 s | 10:49 CEST | 1,809 km |
| Torremolinos, Spain | Total | 2 min 42 s | 10:49 CEST | 1,822 km |
| Marbella, Spain | Total | 3 min 17 s | 10:48 CEST | 1,851 km |
| Gibraltar | Total | 4 min 27 s | 10:48 CEST | 1,908 km |
| Cádiz, Spain | Total | 2 min 54 s | 10:47 CEST | 1,917 km |
| Tarifa, Spain | Total | 4 min 38 s | 10:47 CEST | 1,931 km |
| Tangier, Morocco | Total | 4 min 50 s | 08:47 GMT | 1,966 km |
| Marsa Alam, Egypt | Total | 5 min 28 s | 13:11 EEST | 3,580 km |
| Luxor, Egypt | Total | 6 min 20 s | 13:05 EEST | 3,403 km |
| Valletta, Malta | Partial | 97.3% | 11:18 CEST | 1,644 km |
| Monastir, Tunisia | Partial | 99.95% | 10:11 CET | 1,597 km |
| Faro (Algarve), Portugal | Partial | 99.3% | 09:45 WEST | 1,957 km |
| Hurghada, Egypt | Partial | 98.6% | 13:05 EEST | 3,318 km |
| Palma (Mallorca), Spain | Partial | 89.3% | 10:59 CEST | 1,253 km |
| Heraklion (Crete), Greece | Partial | 86.4% | 12:38 EEST | 2,113 km |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | Partial | 79.3% | 09:34 WEST | 3,182 km |
| Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain | Partial | 77.4% | 09:34 WEST | 3,170 km |
| Rhodes, Greece | Partial | 77.3% | 12:42 EEST | 2,184 km |
| Antalya, Turkey | Partial | 71.3% | 12:46 TRT | 2,293 km |
Computed by Tember with the same method; local times rounded to the minute; distances are straight lines from Frankfurt Airport. Published durations differ by a few seconds: for Djerba, theeclipse.app gives 4 min 36 s at a point just west of Houmt Souk (our value for the same point is identical) and eclipse-solaire.fr gives 4 min 33 s. For Marsa Alam, Space.com gives 5 min 30 s.
Three things stand out:
- Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Crete, Rhodes and Antalya are not in the path. They get a partial eclipse of 71–89%. Malta reaches 97%, still partial.
- The edges are tricky. Hurghada (98.6%) and the Algarve (Faro 99.3%) are partial, while Marsa Alam, about 270 km south of Hurghada, has about 5½ minutes of totality. In Tunisia, Sousse (99.9%) and Monastir (99.95%) stay partial by a hair, while Mahdia and Djerba are inside the path.
- The closest totality is about 1,600–1,900 km from Frankfurt: Djerba and Sfax in Tunisia, the Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz in Spain, Gibraltar and Tangier. The longest totality is in Egypt: about 6 min 20 s in Luxor.
Planning a trip? Read our guides to Cádiz and Tarifa in the path of totality, the total solar eclipse in Luxor, Egypt, the 2027 eclipse cruises in the path of totality and why the 2027 eclipse lasts up to 6 minutes 23 seconds.
When is the next solar eclipse in Germany?
The next one is a partial eclipse at sunset on 26 January 2028, the same eclipse that is annular over Spain and Portugal. In Germany it begins at about 16:40 CET (UTC+1), shortly before sunset, so only the first part is visible. By our calculation the south-west sees the most before sunset (about a third of the Sun covered in Freiburg, about a quarter in Cologne), Munich about 15%, and Berlin almost nothing. You will need a flat western horizon and, again, eclipse glasses.
The next total eclipse over parts of Germany is on 3 September 2081. NASA's eclipse catalogue lists its path across Central Europe. More dates are on our next solar eclipses page.
Your checklist for 2 August 2027
- Look up your city in the table and set a reminder for 10:00.
- Find a spot with a view to the south-east, about 45° up (four to five fists at arm's length).
- Get glasses certified to EN ISO 12312-2 for everyone, and check each pair for scratches or holes.
- Going on holiday? Check in the table above whether your destination is in the path of totality or not.
- Check the forecast on 1 August and keep a plan B if your area looks cloudy.
On 2 August 2027, millions of people in Germany will look up at the same time, many of them on holiday. Tember eclipse glasses are certified to EN ISO 12312-2:2015 (certificate CE-PC-260615-499-01-9A) and carry the CE mark. Packs run from 4 to 100 pairs and include phone filters, for families, offices, clubs and town halls. See the glasses. For the path of totality in Spain, read our guide to the 2027 total eclipse in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the solar eclipse in Germany on 2 August 2027?
Between about 10:04 and 12:19 CEST, depending on the city. The maximum is between 11:06 and 11:16: for example 11:08 in Frankfurt, 11:11 in Munich and Hamburg, and 11:14 in Berlin.
Will the 2027 eclipse be total anywhere in Germany?
No. Germany sees only a partial eclipse, with about 28% of the Sun covered in the far north and about 54% in the Allgäu. The nearest totality is in southern Spain, Gibraltar, northern Morocco and Tunisia.
How much of the Sun will be covered in Munich, Berlin and Hamburg?
About 50% in Munich at 11:11, 34% in Berlin at 11:14 and 32% in Hamburg at 11:11 (CEST). Frankfurt gets about 45% at 11:08 and Cologne about 42% at 11:07.
Do I need eclipse glasses if only a third of the Sun is covered?
Yes. The uncovered part of the Sun is just as bright and can damage the retina in a very short time. Use glasses certified to DIN EN ISO 12312-2:2015 for the whole eclipse; ordinary sunglasses are not safe.
Is Mallorca in the path of totality?
No. Palma sees a partial eclipse with about 89% of the Sun covered at 10:59 CEST. The nearest totality in Spain is on the Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz, for example Málaga (about 1 min 50 s) and Tarifa (about 4 min 38 s).
Where is the closest place to Germany to see totality?
In a straight line from Frankfurt, Djerba and Sfax in Tunisia (about 1,700–1,800 km), the Costa del Sol around Málaga (about 1,800 km), and Cádiz, Tarifa, Gibraltar and Tangier (about 1,900–1,970 km). Totality there lasts from about 2 to 5½ minutes.
When is the next total solar eclipse in Germany?
On 3 September 2081, when the path of totality crosses Central Europe, including parts of Germany. Before that, Germany sees a partial eclipse at sunset on 26 January 2028.
Sources
- National Eclipse: 2027 partial solar eclipse cities (checked 27 October 2026)
- Partirou: Sonnenfinsternis 2. August 2027 (Berlin)
- Orbital Radar: Berlin, 2 August 2027
- Sonntagsblatt: Nächste Sonnenfinsternis – das erwartet Deutschland 2027
- Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS): Tipp zur Sonnenfinsternis
- Schulferienplaner: Sommerferien 2027 (data checked 7 October 2026; binding dates are set by each state) and muenchen.de: Schulferien in Bayern 2026 und 2027
- Deutscher Wetterdienst: Deutschlandwetter im August 2023 (August reference value 1991–2020)
- theeclipse.app: Djerba, 2 August 2027 and eclipse-solaire.fr: L'éclipse totale du 2 août 2027 en Tunisie
- NASA GSFC: Solar eclipses of 2081–2090 and Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of September 3, 2081
- Fred Espenak (NASA GSFC emeritus), EclipseWise: path of the total solar eclipse of 2027 Aug 02
- Space.com: Total solar eclipse 2027, a complete guide
- Coverage, times, durations, the 2026 and 2028 comparisons and distances: Tember's own calculation with skyfield and the JPL DE421 ephemeris, 27 October 2026. Map borders: Natural Earth (public domain).