Time zone
Europe/Berlin
Abbreviation
GMT+2 (GMT+2)
Daylight saving
Observed
Location
Germany
About time in Berlin
Berlin is located in Germany and follows the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT+2 with a UTC offset of GMT+2. Like most of Germany, Berlin adjusts its clocks twice a year to account for daylight saving time, so the offset varies by season. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Berlin time to and from common time zones.
Berlin observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Daylight saving in Berlin, 2026
The clocks in Berlin change on the dates below. The exact moment of change is shown in Berlin local time.
Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift +1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift −1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Berlin vs major cities right now
Live local time and offset relative to Berlin. Click any card for that city's page.
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New York
United States
EDT6 hours behind - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT9 hours behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+11 hour behind - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+42 hours ahead - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:303h 30m ahead - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+86 hours ahead - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+97 hours ahead - --:--
Sydney
Australia
GMT+108 hours ahead
Common Berlin conversions
When it's a given hour in Berlin, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Berlin | New York | Los Angeles | London | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
Convert Berlin to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Berlin to PSTPacific Time
- PST to BerlinPacific Time → Berlin
- Berlin to ESTEastern Time
- EST to BerlinEastern Time → Berlin
- Berlin to CSTCentral Time
- CST to BerlinCentral Time → Berlin
- Berlin to MSTMountain Time
- MST to BerlinMountain Time → Berlin
- Berlin to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to BerlinGMT / UTC → Berlin
- Berlin to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to BerlinIndia Standard Time → Berlin
- Berlin to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to BerlinJapan Standard Time → Berlin
- Berlin to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to BerlinAustralia Eastern → Berlin
- Berlin to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to BerlinSingapore Time → Berlin
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Berlin in?
- Berlin is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently shown as GMT+2 with a UTC offset of GMT+2.
- Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
- Berlin observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- What is the current local time in Berlin?
- As of the most recent page load, the local date in Berlin is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
- How many hours is Berlin ahead of GMT?
- Berlin is currently at GMT+2. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
- What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?
- New York is currently 6 hours behind of Berlin.
- What is the time difference between Berlin and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind of Berlin.