Geographic position of Berlin
Berlin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.5244° N, 13.4105° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,847 km (3,633 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,172 km (2,592 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,866 km (9,859 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 908 km (564 mi) east
Berlin lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Berlin
With a population of 3,426,354, Berlin ranks as the 1st most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER / EDDB) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Berlin.
Current local time at the airport is 17:07:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Berlin
Berlin uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Berlin. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Berlin
Business hours in Berlin (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Berlin
Compare time in Berlin with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin follows the Europe/Berlin time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Berlin at UTC+2.
What time is it in Berlin right now?
The current local time in Berlin is 17:07:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Berlin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Berlin is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Berlin?
Berlin is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Berlin?
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the nearest airport to Berlin, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:07:00.
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