Time in Germany
Capital · Berlin
2 time zones in Germany
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example 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
- Filderstadt
- Suhl
- Weinheim
- Rodgau
- Bad Kreuznach
- Monheim am Rhein
- Gifhorn
- Bruchsal
- Rottenburg
- Freising
- Weiden
- Kaufbeuren
- Oberursel
- Nettetal
- Kaarst
- Wunstorf
- Eberswalde
- Bautzen
- Lemgo
- Coburg
- Bietigheim-Bissingen
- Landau in der Pfalz
- Heinsberg
- Seevetal
- Königswinter
- Memmingen
- Völklingen
- Borken
- Oranienburg
- Pinneberg
- Dreieich
- Pirna
- Aurich
- Nürtingen
- Kirchheim unter Teck
- Laatzen
- Hückelhoven
- Dachau
- Halberstadt
- Schorndorf
- Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
- Mettmann
- Löhne
- Kamp-Lintfort
- Bensheim
- Siegburg
- Freital
- Ettlingen
- Voerde
- Warendorf
- Sankt Ingbert
- Altenburg
- Schwabach
- Saarlouis
- Maintal
- Buxtehude
- Ahaus
- Mühlhausen
- Schwedt (Oder)
- Beckum
Public holidays in Germany 2026
Full list ›- 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.