Time now in Germany

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Berlin (CEST)

Your device clock is 141ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Berlin, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026, week 14

Time in Germany now

Germany has several official time zones. The most used is CEST (UTC+02:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC+1:00 to UTC+1:00, depending on the region.

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Germany has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Germany?

Official time in Germany is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Germany

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Berlin UTC+01:00 Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Berlin, Swabia, Bavaria
Europe/Busingen UTC+01:00 Büsingen, Baden-Württemberg

List of time zones used in Germany (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Berlin UTC+01:00 Yes
Europe/Busingen UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Germany

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Germany depends on the region.

  • Upper Bavaria, Bavaria: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Büsingen, Baden-Württemberg: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Germany use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Germany observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Germany

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Germany was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Zurich): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Germany?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Germany have?
Germany has 2 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Germany use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Germany observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Germany time

To convert Germany time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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