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Time zone facts

Time zone
Central European Time
IANA zone
Europe/Berlin
Current UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+2
Country
Germany
Region
Hamburg
Population
1,973,896
Coordinates
53.55° N, 9.99° E
Elevation
9 m

Hamburg is a city in Germany, with a population of about 1,973,896. It uses the Central European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Berlin).

Hamburg observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+1 and summer time is UTC+2. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 3:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt.

Because Hamburg lies at 53.55° N, 9.99° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 17 h 03 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 28 min.

Time difference with other cities

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:23 AM6:32 PM12 h 09 min
June solstice4:50 AM9:53 PM17 h 03 min
September equinox7:05 AM7:19 PM12 h 14 min
December solstice8:34 AM4:01 PM7 h 28 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hamburg in?

Hamburg is in the Central European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Berlin. The UTC offset is UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time).

Does Hamburg have daylight saving time?

Yes. Hamburg switches between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Hamburg all year round.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Hamburg all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Hamburg?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:50 AM and sets at about 9:53 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:34 AM and sets at about 4:01 PM (local time).

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