Geographic position of Potsdam
Potsdam is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.3989° N, 13.0657° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,833 km (3,624 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,186 km (2,601 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,852 km (9,850 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 887 km (551 mi) east
Potsdam 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 Potsdam
With a population of 182,112, Potsdam ranks as the 49th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Potsdam
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER / EDDB) is a major international airport located about 30 km (19 mi) from Potsdam.
Current local time at the airport is 17:56:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Potsdam
Potsdam 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 Potsdam
Business hours in Potsdam (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 Potsdam
Compare time in Potsdam with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Potsdam in?
Potsdam 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 Potsdam at UTC+2.
What time is it in Potsdam right now?
The current local time in Potsdam is 17:56:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Potsdam observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Potsdam 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 Potsdam?
Potsdam is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Potsdam?
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the nearest airport to Potsdam, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 17:56:39.
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