Current time in Berlin
Germany
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Time zone
Europe/Berlin
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
52.52, 13.40
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Berlin
Berlin uses Europe/Berlin. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Berlin
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Berlin
The longest day brings about 16h 50m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 39m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Berlin in?
- Berlin is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Berlin move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?
- Berlin is 6h ahead of New York.