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Time in Germany

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Capital · Berlin

2 time zones in Germany

Time zoneLocal timeOffsetDSTExample city
Europe/Berlin
Central European Summer Time		 UTC+02:00 In effect Berlin
Europe/Busingen
Central European Summer Time		 UTC+02:00 In effect —

About Germany

Official name:Federal Republic of Germany
Capital:Berlin
Region:Europe · Western Europe
Population:83,517,030
Currency:Euro (EUR, €)
Calling code:+49
Languages:German
ISO codes:DE / DEU
Internet domain:.de

Cities in Germany

CityLOCAL TIME

Public holidays in Germany 2026

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  • 1 Jan — Neujahr
  • 3 Apr — Karfreitag
  • 6 Apr — Ostermontag
  • 1 May — Maifeiertag
  • 14 May — Christi Himmelfahrt
  • 25 May — Pfingstmontag
  • 3 Oct — Tag der Deutschen Einheit
  • 24 Dec — Heiliger Abend

Frequently asked questions about time in Germany

How many time zones does Germany have?
Germany has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 1 different UTC offsets (UTC+02:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Germany use daylight saving time?
Yes — 2 of Germany’s 2 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Berlin, the capital of Germany?
See the live clock on the Berlin time page. Berlin uses Europe/Berlin.