Current time in Berlin
Local time in Berlin
The time in Berlin is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 7 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Berlin is Central European Time (CET). Berlin is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Berlin starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Berlin
| Current time | 6:10 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Berlin |
| Your time difference | 7 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Berlin Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Berlin uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Berlin.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |