Current Local Time in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Hamburg 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 Hamburg
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (17-22°C) and cold winters (0-5°C). Rainy. Maritime influence.
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📍About Hamburg Time Zone
Hamburg is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Germany, Hamburg serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Hamburg is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Hamburg, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Reeperbahn never sleeps. Sunday shopping limited. local time. Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Hamburg has a population of approximately 1.9M (5.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Hamburg from abroad, use the country code +49 40. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Hamburg time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Hamburg conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Hamburg Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 53.55°, 9.99°
- • Calling Code: +49 40