Current Time in Berlin, Germany
Live local time in Berlin with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Berlin Europe/Berlin
About time in Berlin
Berlin uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
The whole of Germany is in a single time zone. Berlin follows the common European daylight saving schedule, with clocks changing at the same moment as the rest of the EU.
Berlin uses Central European Time: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, on the same dates as the rest of the EU. In 2026 the clocks go back at 3 a.m. on October 25, a week before the US changes.
Germany was the first country to use daylight saving time nationwide. On April 30, 1916, during the First World War, the German Empire and Austria-Hungary moved their clocks forward an hour to save fuel used for lighting, and Britain followed within weeks. The clock change was dropped in 1950 and came back in 1980; since then Germany has followed the common European dates.
Berlin is one hour ahead of London all year and six hours ahead of New York for most of it, so a 3 p.m. call in Berlin is 9 a.m. in New York. For the week of October 31 to November 6, 2027 New York is only five hours behind, and the same 3 p.m. call is at 10 a.m.
When do the clocks change in Berlin?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Berlin.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | CEST, UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 03:00 → 02:00 · back 1 hour | CET, UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | CEST, UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | 03:00 → 02:00 · back 1 hour | CET, UTC+1 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Berlin can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Berlin and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Berlin |
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Sunrise and sunset in Berlin
Local times in Berlin, calculated for its coordinates (52.52° N, 13.4° E). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 06:09 | 18:18 | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 04:43 | 21:33 | 16h 50m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:51 | 19:06 | 12h 15m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 08:14 | 15:53 | 7h 39m |
Working hours in Berlin converted to UTC
| Local time in Berlin | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
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Frequently asked questions about time in Berlin
When do the clocks change in Berlin in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Berlin go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29 at 02:00, and go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25 at 03:00 (local time).
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin is in the Central European Time zone (Europe/Berlin). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+1, and it is UTC+2 during daylight saving time (Central European Summer Time).
Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Berlin are set to UTC+2.
When is the longest day of the year in Berlin?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 04:43 and sets at 21:33 local time, about 16h 50m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 7h 39m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Berlin look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Berlin is 08:00–16:00 UTC in standard time and 07:00–15:00 UTC during daylight saving time.