Germany has a single time zone (Central European Standard Time, UTC+1). The whole territory shares the same time, which is the one shown on the clock on this page.
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).
The time is calculated using the official IANA time zone database (version 2026.1), the same one used by operating systems and mobile phones, and it is synchronized with our server clock to correct any drift on your device.
How to use the clock
Check the time: the large clock updates itself every second and also shows the date and the time zone.
Find any place: type the name of a city or a country in the search box at the top and pick a result.
Compare times: “Difference from your time” tells you how many hours apart the place is from your current time zone.
Customize the view: choose the 12- or 24-hour format and whether to show seconds. Your choice, like normal or dark mode, is saved in your browser.
Build your world clock: on the home page you can add or remove cities from your list; it will be remembered next time.
Share the result with the Facebook, WhatsApp, X or Telegram buttons, or copy the link.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it now in Germany?
The current time in Germany is shown on the clock at the top of this page and updates every second. In Berlin, the time zone currently in effect is: Central European Standard Time (UTC+1).
How many time zones does Germany have?
Germany has a single time zone (Central European Standard Time, UTC+1), so the time is the same throughout the territory.
Do the clocks change in Germany?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).
What is the time difference between Germany and London?
Right now the time difference between Berlin and London is +1 h. It may vary at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time or if they change on different dates.
How do I know the time difference between Germany and where I am?
On this page, “Difference from your time” is calculated automatically using the time zone set on your device, so you do not need to work anything out.