Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Berlin.
Current local time
Current Time in Berlin
Check the current time in Berlin, Germany. Berlin follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to CEST (UTC+2) during the summer months.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Berlin time zone at a glance
The key facts for Berlin, Germany, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Berlin
Berlin observes Central European Time, the same UTC+1 winter offset used across Germany and most of its neighbors. From the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October the city moves to Central European Summer Time at UTC+2. Germany has been a vocal participant in the European Union's discussion about ending the twice-yearly clock change, but with no agreement among member states the seasonal switch remains in place. As one of the largest economies on CET, Berlin time is a common reference point for business across the continent.
Berlin changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Berlin's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Berlin time
What time zone does Berlin use?
Berlin uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
Is Berlin always one hour ahead of London?
Yes. Berlin sits one hour ahead of London throughout the year because both regions change their clocks on the same dates.
Does Germany still change the clocks?
Yes. Despite EU talks about abolishing daylight saving, Germany continues to switch on the last Sundays of March and October.
Current time in other cities
Compare Berlin with other major world clocks.
Paris Current local time in Paris, France (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Madrid Current local time in Madrid, Spain (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Rome Current local time in Rome, Italy (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Amsterdam Current local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). Moscow Current local time in Moscow, Russia (UTC+3 (no DST since 2014)). Lisbon Current local time in Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)).
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