Berlin to New York Time Converter

Key facts

• Berlin is on CET (UTC+1) until 28 March 2027, on standard time.
• New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 5 hours (New York is behind Berlin) until 1 November 2026.
• Range over the next 12 months: 5–6 hours.

How do I convert Berlin time to New York time?

When it is 9:00 AM in Berlin, it is 4:00 AM the same day in New York. The table below converts every hour of the day.

What is the best time to call New York from Berlin?

The best time to call is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Berlin, which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies on 31 October 2026.

Does the Berlin to New York time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Over the next 12 months the Berlin to New York gap is 5–6 hours, because both cities change their clocks, on different dates.

Berlin changes its clocks on 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour) and 31 October 2027 (back 1 hour).

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 5–6 hours:

• 31 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: New York is 6 hours behind Berlin.
• 14 March 2027 until 28 March 2027: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin.
• 28 March 2027 until 31 October 2027: New York is 6 hours behind Berlin.

What are common Berlin to New York times?

9:00 AM in Berlin is 4:00 AM in New York. 5:00 PM in Berlin is 12:00 PM in New York. The tables below list nine everyday times from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM in both directions.

What are common New York to Berlin times?

These times apply on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Which time zones do Berlin and New York use?

Berlin, Germany, uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, CET (UTC+1) until 28 March 2027. New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Berlin and New York follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

People often search for Germany time to US Eastern time. On this page Germany time means Berlin time and US Eastern time means New York time. The United States spans several time zones and New York is on Eastern time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind Berlin until 1 November 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 5–6 hours because of daylight saving time.

How many hours is New York behind Berlin?

New York is 5 hours behind Berlin until 1 November 2026. Put the other way, Berlin is 5 hours ahead of New York, so subtract that gap from Berlin time to get New York time.

What is 8 PM New York time in Berlin?

8:00 PM in New York is 1:00 AM the next day in Berlin. This applies on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Berlin?

When it is 9:00 AM in Berlin, it is 4:00 AM the same day in New York. This applies on 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call New York from Berlin?

The best time to call is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Berlin, which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies on 31 October 2026.

What is the time difference between Germany time and US Eastern time?

New York is 5 hours behind Berlin until 1 November 2026. Here Germany time means Berlin time and US Eastern time means New York time.

Does the Berlin–New York time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 5–6 hours because of daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 6 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 5 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 6 hours, when Berlin starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between Berlin and New York?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Berlin and New York will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 31 October 2026.

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