Hamburg
What time is it in Germany
About Hamburg
Hamburg holds UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, moving to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is always 6 hours behind Hamburg, making early-afternoon Hamburg time the sweet spot for transatlantic calls. Port logistics offices along the Speicherstadt open as early as 07:30 and benefit from roughly 16 hours of daylight right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Hamburg right now?+
Hamburg follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time. You can check the exact current local time in Hamburg at the top of this page, updated in real time.
What time zone is Hamburg in?+
Hamburg is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) from late October to late March, and switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for the rest of the year.
Does Hamburg observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Hamburg, like the rest of Germany, observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
What is the time difference between Hamburg and London?+
Hamburg is typically 1 hour ahead of London. During periods when the UK and Germany change their clocks on different dates, there may be a brief window where the difference is 0 or 2 hours.
What is the time difference between Hamburg and New York?+
Hamburg is usually 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). During daylight saving transitions in spring and autumn, this gap can temporarily shift to 5 or 7 hours.
Is Hamburg in the same time zone as Berlin?+
Yes. Hamburg and Berlin share the same time zone — Europe/Berlin (CET/CEST). There is no time difference between the two cities at any point during the year.
What is the time difference between Hamburg and Tokyo?+
Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 7 hours ahead of Hamburg in winter (CET, UTC+1) and 8 hours ahead in summer when Hamburg switches to CEST (UTC+2). Japan does not observe daylight saving time.