Hamburg is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Hamburg and your time
Hamburg at a glance
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Region | Hamburg |
| 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 | 53.55° N, 9.99° E |
Time zone in Hamburg
Hamburg follows the Europe/Berlin time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Hamburg is on the same time as the rest of Germany, including the capital, Berlin.
Clock changes in Hamburg, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Hamburg is
A 9:00 AM start in Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Hamburg grows from 7 hours 28 minutes to 17 hours 3 minutes and back, a swing of 9 hours 35 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Hamburg
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:50 AM | 9:53 PM | 17 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:07 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:34 AM | 4:02 PM | 7 h 28 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.
Clock time and sun time in Hamburg
Hamburg lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Hamburg
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hamburg.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lübeck | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kiel | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bremerhaven | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bremen | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oldenburg | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanover | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wolfsburg | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Braunschweig | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Hamburg 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)
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Plan around the time in Hamburg
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hamburg in?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg and New York?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Hamburg on the same time as Berlin?
Yes. Hamburg and Berlin both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hamburg?
About 17 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 28 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.