Current Local Time in Berlin
Berlin, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Berlin follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/BerlinData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Berlin
💡Shops closed Sunday (except some areas)
☀️Climate
Oceanic/humid continental with warm summers (18-25°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Berlin Time Zone
Berlin is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Germany, Berlin serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Berlin is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Berlin, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Shops typically close 6:00-8:00 PM weekdays and 4:00 PM Saturdays. Almost everything closed Sundays (except restaurants and some tourist areas). local time. Berlin observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Berlin has a population of approximately 3.6M (6M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Berlin from abroad, use the country code +49 30. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Berlin time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Berlin conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Berlin Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 52.52°, 13.41°
- • Calling Code: +49 30