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Time in BerlinUTC+02

Live clock and time-zone data for Berlin, Germany — Berlin (Europe/Berlin), UTC+02 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
01:20
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Current UTC offset
UTC+02
Abbreviation
GMT+2
Population
3,669,491
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Berlin follow Berlin (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02 from UTC. A standard business day in Germany starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
EUR €
Dial
+49
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Berlin, other cities are at
Moscow13:00
London11:00
Madrid12:00
New York06:00
Tokyo19:00
Singapore18:00
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Berlin ↔ Moscow
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Berlin shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What are typical business hours in Berlin?

Offices in Germany typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

What time zone abbreviation does Berlin use?

Berlin uses the abbreviation GMT+2, which corresponds to the IANA zone Europe/Berlin.

What's the best time to call Berlin from Moscow?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Moscow and Berlin without falling outside office hours.

Is it daytime in Berlin right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Berlin.

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