Time zone in Germany: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Right now the local time in Germany is UTC+1. Germany observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Germany's legal time is kept by atomic clocks at the national metrology institute (PTB) in Braunschweig and broadcast by the DCF77 longwave transmitter near Frankfurt, which sets radio-controlled clocks across much of Europe. Germans call the zone MEZ in winter and MESZ in summer.
Time difference between Germany and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Germany right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Germany. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
| Chicago | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Denver | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 12:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 10 hours behind | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 11 hours behind | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Germany from the U.S.
To reach someone in Germany between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 2:00 AM and 4:00 PM New York time, or between 11:00 PM and 1:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Germany (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Germany that is from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Germany in?
Germany uses Central European Time (CET/CEST), which is UTC+1 right now. Germany observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Does Germany have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
What is the time difference between Germany and New York?
Germany is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Germany?
The country calling code is +49. To call Germany from the U.S., dial 011, then 49, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Germany?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to EUR converter.