Time in Germany now
Live local time, major city clocks, 2026 and 2027 calendars, public holidays and planning notes tailored to Germany.
Current time in Germany
Cities in Germany
Germany calendars
Plan around public holidays
Time zones and clock changes
Germany uses Europe/Berlin time: CET in winter and CEST in summer. The whole country follows the same clock change, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
Holiday and working-day notes
Only some public holidays apply in every federal state. Several important dates are state-specific, so the subdivision label should be checked before planning leave or business closures.
Planning accurately
When comparing Germany with North America, the time difference can temporarily change because clock changes occur on different dates.
Use the date-aware converter for future meetings and the working-days calculator for date ranges.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Germany use?
Germany uses Europe/Berlin time: CET in winter and CEST in summer. The whole country follows the same clock change, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
What is the usual weekend in Germany?
The typical weekend used by this guide is Saturday and Sunday. Sector and local exceptions may apply.
Are all Germany holidays national?
Only some public holidays apply in every federal state. Several important dates are state-specific, so the subdivision label should be checked before planning leave or business closures.