Current Local Time in Dresden

Dresden, Germany (GMT+1)

08:20:09

Saturday, January 24, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:54 AM
🌇4:42 PM

Dresden follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

💵€ Euro
📞+49 351
🔌Type C, F
🚗Right

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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCET/CEST
🌐OffsetUTC+1/+2
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
📋IANAEurope/Berlin
64
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Dresden follows CET and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Dresden

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Oceanic/Continental with warm summers (18-24°C) and cold winters (-2 to 3°C). Elbe River valley climate.

🏛️Top Attractions

FrauenkircheZwinger PalaceGreen VaultSemperoperBrühl's Terrace

📍About Dresden Time Zone

Dresden is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Germany, Dresden serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Dresden is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Dresden, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Dresden observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Dresden has a population of approximately 560K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Dresden from abroad, use the country code +49 351. The primary language spoken is German, Saxon.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Dresden time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Dresden conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Dresden Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Germany (DE)
  • Coordinates: 51.05°, 13.74°
  • Calling Code: +49 351