UK Time vs Germany
Germany is one hour ahead of the UK almost all year, because both countries change their clocks together.
United Kingdom
Germany (Berlin)
Figures for Monday 26 October 2026. Live figures need JavaScript.
Time difference
Germany uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer, covering the whole country including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt.
Germany is 1 hour ahead of the UK for virtually the entire year, because both countries switch to and from daylight saving time on the same dates in late March and late October.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what common UK times are in Germany on Monday 26 October 2026. On dates after a clock change in either country the times can differ: check the clock-change note or use the converter.
UK clocks go back at 2am BST (01:00 UTC) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Clocks in Germany change at the same moment as UK clocks, so 9am UK is 10am in Germany both before and after.
| UK time | Germany (Berlin) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 10am |
| 12pm | 1pm |
| 5pm | 6pm |
| 9pm | 10pm |
Best time to call
Almost any UK working hour lines up well with Germany, since the gap is only an hour. UK morning to late afternoon (around 9am-5pm) maps to Germany's 10am-6pm, giving a wide shared window for calls.
Daylight saving notes
The UK and Germany change their clocks on the same days under EU-aligned rules, so the 1-hour gap is stable. There may be very brief windows around the changeover if any dates differ, but in practice the difference stays a steady one hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Germany?
Germany is 1 hour ahead of the UK for almost the whole year, because both countries change their clocks on the same dates.
Does Germany observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Germany moves to Central European Summer Time in spring and back to Central European Time in autumn, on the same days as the UK.
What time is it in Germany when it is 12pm in the UK?
When it is 12pm (noon) in the UK, it is normally 1pm in Germany.