Current Time in Berlin
Berlin operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during summer. Germany is Europe's largest economy and a key business hub.
Berlin
02:55:16 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Europe/Berlin
GMT+2
GMT+2
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:55:16 AM | GMT-4 | -6h |
| Chicago | 07:55:16 AM | GMT-5 | -7h |
| Denver | 06:55:16 AM | GMT-6 | -8h |
| Los Angeles | 05:55:16 AM | GMT-7 | -9h |
| London | 01:55:16 PM | GMT+1 | -1h |
| Berlin | 02:55:16 PM | GMT+2 | +0h |
| Dubai | 04:55:16 PM | GMT+4 | +2h |
| Mumbai | 06:25:16 PM | GMT+5:30 | +3h 30m |
| Singapore | 08:55:16 PM | GMT+8 | +6h |
| Tokyo | 09:55:16 PM | GMT+9 | +7h |
| Sydney | 10:55:16 PM | GMT+10 | +8h |
| Auckland | 12:55:16 AM | GMT+12 | +10h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with European teams
Track Frankfurt Stock Exchange hours
Plan EU business meetings
Schedule German engineering collaborations
Tips
CET is UTC+1, CEST is UTC+2
Berlin is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST)
Most of the EU shares the CET/CEST timezone
German business hours are typically 8 AM - 5 PM
FAQ
What timezone is Berlin in?
Berlin uses CET (Central European Time, UTC+1) in winter and CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2) from late March to late October.
What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?
Berlin is 6 hours ahead of New York during EST/CET, and the same 6 hours during EDT/CEST.
Does Germany observe DST?
Yes. Germany switches to CEST on the last Sunday of March and returns to CET on the last Sunday of October.
Is Berlin in the same timezone as Paris?
Yes. Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, and most of Western/Central Europe share the CET/CEST timezone.