Time in Germany right now
Germany uses Europe/Berlin, with live UTC offset handling on this page. The clock follows the same time zone database used by phones and computers. Daylight saving time: Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct.
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Berlin
- Public holidays 2026
- 9 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and sunset in Berlin
Worked out for the coordinates of Berlin from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 16h 50m, and on the shortest day for 7h 39m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Germany public holidays in 2026
The 9 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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25MayPentecost MondayMonday · Passed
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3OctGerman Unity DaySaturday · In 17 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecSecond Day of ChristmasSaturday · In 101 days
Berlin time compared with other cities
Compare Berlin time with major cities around the world. The difference column is counted from Berlin, so meeting times stay clear.
| City | Country | Local time | From Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Germany clock changes
Germany changes its clocks for daylight saving time when the local rule requires it. The next change and the dates around it are listed below. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
Each row shows when the clock rule changes and the UTC offset before and after that moment.
Countries with the same time as Berlin
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+1, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about Germany time
Short answers about Germany time, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Berlin.
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What time is it in Germany now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Berlin and it updates every second. Germany keeps UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
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What time zone is Germany in?
Germany uses one time zone, Europe/Berlin, which is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Germany use daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 the clocks change on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, always at 03:00 local time, and the offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
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What is the UTC offset in Germany?
Berlin is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Germany and New York?
Berlin is 6 hours ahead of New York all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Germany and London?
Berlin is 1 hour ahead of London all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Germany and New Delhi?
Berlin is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 3.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Germany?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Second Day of Christmas on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?
9 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 5 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Berlin?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Berlin are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 16h 50m, and on the shortest day for 7h 39m.