All of Germany keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+1. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Germany at a glance
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Which time zone Germany uses
The tz database lists 2 zones for Germany because some regions had different rules in the past, but they all show the same time today.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Berlin | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Berlin, Hamburg, Munich |
| Europe/Busingen | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed |
Clock changes in Germany
Standard time applies across Germany until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Germany, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Current time in cities in Germany
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | State of Berlin | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Hamburg | Hamburg | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Munich | Bavaria | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Cologne | North Rhine-Westphalia | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Stuttgart | Baden-Wurttemberg | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Essen | North Rhine-Westphalia | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Dortmund | North Rhine-Westphalia | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Dresden | Saxony | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Bremen | Bremen | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Nuremberg | Bavaria | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Hanover | Lower Saxony | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Leipzig | Saxony | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
| Duisburg | North Rhine-Westphalia | --:-- | Europe/Berlin |
Time in Germany compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Germany
In Berlin, daylight runs from 7 hours 39 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 50 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Germany right now
These countries read the same time as Germany today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Netherlands Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Germany
- Convert a time to or from Germany: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Berlin to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Germany and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Germany have?
One. All of Germany shows the same time, although the tz database lists 2 zone names for historical reasons.
Does Germany use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Germany and New York?
Germany is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.