Current Time in Berlin
Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 runs on Europe/Berlin.
23:12:27
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Europe/Berlin · UTC+2 (DST in effect)
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Country
Germany
DST
Observed
The current time in Berlin is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Berlin's tech and startup culture runs 9am-6pm; finance Germany generally clusters in Frankfurt.
When is it daytime in Berlin?
In Berlin, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Berlin. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Berlin is the only major city in our current-time index on Europe/Berlin.
Plan a meeting with Berlin
Most cross-city scheduling from Berlin runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Berlin right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Berlin time. Berlin operates on Europe/Berlin, which is currently UTC+2.
What time zone does Berlin use?
Berlin uses Europe/Berlin (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +1. During daylight saving the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is in effect, the offset becomes UTC+2 from a standard-time UTC+1.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Berlin?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Berlin working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.