Current time in Hamburg
Germany
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Time zone
Europe/Berlin
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
53.55, 9.99
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Hamburg
Hamburg 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 Hamburg
| 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 Hamburg
The longest day brings about 17h 03m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 28m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Berlin · 255 km
- Copenhagen · 289 km
- Aarhus · 291 km
- Leipzig · 294 km
- Malmö · 300 km
- Düsseldorf · 338 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Hamburg in?
- Hamburg is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Hamburg observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Hamburg move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Hamburg and New York?
- Hamburg is 6h ahead of New York.