Germany to United States time converter

United States is 6 hours behind Germany. When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 3:00 AM in United States.

Germany CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

United States EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Berlin
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Washington, D.C.
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4-6h
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9:07 PM in Germany, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Germany to United States conversion table

Every hour of today in Germany and the matching time in United States. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

GermanyUnited States
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Germany (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Germany and United States switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Germany and United States?

United States is 6 hours behind Germany.

What time is it in United States when it is 9 AM in Germany?

When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, it is 3:00 AM in United States.

When is the best time to call United States from Germany?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Germany (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States).

Does the time difference between Germany and United States change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.