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Current Time in Berlin, Germany

Q: What timezone is Berlin in?

Berlin is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Berlin. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Berlin?

Berlin's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Berlin in?

Berlin is located in Europe. It is the 3.7 million population city in Germany.

Germany · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)

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Europe/Berlin

Berlin Timezone Details

Timezone	CET/CEST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+1:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+2:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/Berlin
Country	Germany
Population	3.7 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Germany (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Germany. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 1

Labour Day

May 14

Ascension Day

May 25

Whit Monday

Oct 3

German Unity Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Berlin

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About Berlin Time Zone (CET/CEST)

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Germany synchronizes its clocks with most of the European Union, switching to summer time on the last Sunday in March.

Key fact: Berlin shares the same time as Paris, Warsaw, Madrid, and Rome.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Berlin with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Berlin Time

What time is it in Berlin right now? +

The current time in Berlin, Germany is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Berlin is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).

What timezone is Berlin in? +

Berlin is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Berlin. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.

Does Berlin observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Berlin observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.

What is the UTC offset for Berlin? +

Berlin's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Berlin and London? +

Berlin (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Berlin shares the same time as Paris, Warsaw, Madrid, and Rome.

How do I convert Berlin time to UTC? +

To convert Berlin time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Berlin and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Berlin in? +

Berlin is located in Europe. It is the 3.7 million population city in Germany.

What is the IANA timezone name for Berlin? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Berlin is Europe/Berlin. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Berlin today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Berlin are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Berlin's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Berlin? +

Sunset times in Berlin are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Berlin? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Brandenburg Airport (BER) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Berlin to London, Berlin to New York, Berlin to Dubai, Berlin to Tokyo.