Standard time applies in Berlin right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Berlin and your time
Berlin at a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | State of Berlin |
| Capital of | Germany |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 52.52° N, 13.41° E |
Berlin time zone and clock changes
Under the Europe/Berlin rules, Berlin spends part of each year on UTC+1 (CET) and the rest on UTC+2 (CEST). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
As the capital of Germany, Berlin shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Berlin, 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 |
Berlin time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Berlin 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Berlin and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Berlin
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Berlin runs from 7 hours 39 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 50 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:34 PM, comes on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Berlin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 9:33 PM | 16 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:15 AM | 3:54 PM | 7 h 39 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Berlin
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Berlin: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Berlin
Every city below shares Berlin’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potsdam | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland) | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Szczecin (Poland) | 126 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magdeburg | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leipzig | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Halle | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zielona Góra (Poland) | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dresden | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Berlin today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
More cities in Germany
All time zones and cities in Germany
Tools for time in Berlin
- Convert a time to or from Berlin: 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 Berlin and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Berlin?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?
Berlin 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 Berlin and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Berlin?
About 16 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
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.