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Zittau

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Location & Surroundings

Zittau is a fourth-order administrative division in Saxony, Germany with 25,286 inhabitants, at 272 m elevation. The national capital Berlin is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Hradcany Airport, 32 km away.

Also known as: Stadt Zittau · 14626610

Overview

Zittau is city in the south east of Saxony, Germany — DE Große Kreisstadt im Landkreis Görlitz, Sachsen, Deutschland.

It is located in Kreishauptmannschaft Bautzen, Germany.

The population is about 24,710 (2023).

It covers about 67 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 242 metre.

Also known as: DE Žitawa

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Coat of arms Wappen von Zittau.svg

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Locator map Zittau in GR.svg

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Banner Zittau banner view from Koitsche mountain.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Germany
  • Located in Kreishauptmannschaft Bautzen
  • Area 67 square kilometre
  • Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
  • a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 54' 28" N, 14° 48' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 272 m
  • Timezone Europe/Berlin
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 25,286
  • Pop. Density 3,022 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +49

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Alternate Names

Stadt Zittau
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14626610

Weather in Zittau

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zittau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.

Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,023.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 13.2 2.6 146 62 1,023.8 - / 0.00 94 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 2.6 165 77 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
12h 10.4 2.9 172 76 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 28 7.1 n/a
18h 20.4 5.4 167 44 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 35 452.0 n/a
Tomorrow 14.2 2.3 149 64 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 61 228.7 n/a
30h 11.5 2.4 162 69 1,025.2 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
36h 11.7 2.4 164 68 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 86 6.3 n/a
42h 21.4 6.0 146 38 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 54 456.0 n/a
Tuesday 14.1 2.8 131 58 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 28 230.7 n/a
54h 11.6 2.7 135 60 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
60h 11.8 3.6 150 59 1,025.5 0.00 / 0.00 8 6.7 n/a
66h 21.1 6.8 148 36 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 25 454.7 n/a
Wednesday 14.2 2.5 138 56 1,024.7 0.00 / 0.00 49 228.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zittau?
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zittau today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Zittau?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Zittau?
Zittau is a fourth-order administrative division.
How many people live in Zittau?
Population about 25,286.
What is the elevation of Zittau?
DEM 272 m.
Where is Zittau located?
It is at 50.90780, 14.80110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zittau in?
It is in Germany.

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Last updated 2025-09-28
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