Current Local Time in Munich
Munich, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Munich 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 Munich
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (18-25°C) and cold winters (-3 to 4°C). Alpine influence. Föhn winds can bring sudden warmth.
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📍About Munich Time Zone
Munich is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Germany, Munich serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Munich is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Munich, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Strict Sunday closing. Beer gardens open till 11 PM. Oktoberfest tents close at 10:30 PM. local time. Munich observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Munich has a population of approximately 1.5M (2.9M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Munich from abroad, use the country code +49 89. The primary language spoken is German, Bavarian.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Munich time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Munich conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Munich Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 48.14°, 11.58°
- • Calling Code: +49 89