Current Local Time in Potsdam

Potsdam, Germany (GMT+1)

11:19:43

Monday, January 26, 2026

☀️Day
🌅7:59 AM
🌇4:43 PM

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

💵€ Euro
📞+49 331
🔌Type C, F
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCET/CEST
🌐OffsetUTC+1/+2
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
📋IANAEurope/Berlin
62
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Potsdam follows CET and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Potsdam

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

Continental with warm summers (18-24°C) and cold winters (-2 to 4°C). Similar to Berlin.

🏛️Top Attractions

Sanssouci Palace (UNESCO)Sanssouci ParkNew PalaceCecilienhofDutch Quarter

📍About Potsdam Time Zone

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

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

Potsdam has a population of approximately 0.18M (0.18M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Potsdam from abroad, use the country code +49 331. The primary language spoken is German.

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

Quick Facts: Potsdam Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Germany (DE)
  • Coordinates: 52.40°, 13.07°
  • Calling Code: +49 331