Current local time in Berlin, Germany
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Berlin
Berlin, Germany uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Germany. Population: about 3,426,354.
| Country: | Germany |
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| Coordinates: | 52°31′N / 13°25′E |
| Population: | 3,426,354 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | German |
| Country calling code: | +49 |
Time zone in Berlin
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Berlin |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Germany: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Berlin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Berlin today
| Sunrise: | 07:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 16m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 18:34 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Berlin
- London+1 hBerlin is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBerlin is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBerlin is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Berlin time
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
Berlin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Berlin and London?
Right now Berlin is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?
Right now Berlin is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.