Current Time in Germany

Germany uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months.

21:52:44
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Daylight Saving Time in Germany

Germany observes Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

For detailed DST schedules and history, see DaylightSavingTime.info.

Major Cities in Germany

Berlin
21:52:44
UTC+1
Hamburg
21:52:44
UTC+1
Munich
21:52:44
UTC+1
Frankfurt
21:52:44
UTC+1

Time Difference from Berlin

Berlin → London (1h behind) Berlin → New York (5h behind) Berlin → Tokyo (8h ahead) Berlin → Sydney (10h ahead) Berlin → Dubai (3h ahead)

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Germany in?

Germany is in the Central European Time zone (CET, UTC+1), switching to CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

When does Germany change clocks?

On the last Sunday in March (forward) and last Sunday in October (back), following EU rules.

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