Current Time in Germany
Germany uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Germany below.
Time across Germany
5 cities trackedGermany is in a single time zone — Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Public Holidays in Germany
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Neujahr | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Tag der Arbeit | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | public |
| Oct 3 | German Unity Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | public |
Berlin vs the World
Current time difference between Berlin, Germany and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:18 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:18 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:18 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:48 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:18 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:18 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:18 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Berlin (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Berlin, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Berlin | 5:00 PM in Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Germany in?
Germany uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Germany right now?
The current time in Berlin is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Germany observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Germany moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Berlin).
How many time zones does Germany have?
Germany has 1 time zone (Europe/Berlin).
What is Germany's UTC / GMT offset?
Germany is in Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Germany?
Yes — the whole of Germany shares one time zone (Europe/Berlin, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Germany and India?
Germany (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.