Time Difference Between Berlin and Seattle

The time difference between Berlin and Seattle is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Berlin, it is 04:00 in Seattle. Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1), while Seattle uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Seattle is 8 hours behind Berlin — 8 hours
Berlin, Germany
21:53:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
Seattle, United States
13:53:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Berlin vs Seattle

Detail Berlin Seattle
Time Zone IDEurope/BerlinAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC-7
AbbreviationCETPDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryGermanyUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Berlin and Seattle. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Berlin or late evenings in Seattle tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Berlin time to Seattle time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Berlin Seattle
00:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 22:00 (-1 day)
07:00 23:00 (-1 day)
08:00 00:00
09:00 01:00
10:00 02:00
11:00 03:00
12:00 04:00
13:00 05:00
14:00 06:00
15:00 07:00
16:00 08:00
17:00 09:00
18:00 10:00
19:00 11:00
20:00 12:00
21:00 13:00
22:00 14:00 Night
23:00 15:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Seattle is currently observing daylight saving time, while Berlin is on standard time. When Seattle switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Berlin–Seattle Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Seattle?

The time difference is 8 hours. Seattle is 8 hours behind Berlin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Berlin to Seattle?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Berlin time to Seattle time?

Subtract 8 hours from Berlin time to get Seattle time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.