Oktoberfest Opening 2027 start time in your time zone
The first keg tapped for the Oktoberfest 2027 opening is at 12:00 PM CEST on Saturday 18 September 2027, local time in Munich. That is 10:00 UTC on Saturday 18 September 2027.
The City of Munich lists 12:00 for the tapping. Beer is served in the tents only after the first keg is tapped.
Munich's mayor taps the first keg at 12:00 CEST on Saturday 18 September 2027 to open Oktoberfest. See the Wiesn-Anstich in your time zone and 24 cities.
First keg tapped in 24 world cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3:00 AM PDT | Sat 18 Sep |
| Mexico City | 4:00 AM CST | Sat 18 Sep |
| New York | 6:00 AM EDT | Sat 18 Sep |
| São Paulo | 7:00 AM UTC-3 | Sat 18 Sep |
| London | 11:00 AM BST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Lagos | 11:00 AM UTC+1 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Paris | 12:00 PM CEST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Berlin | 12:00 PM CEST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Cairo | 1:00 PM EEST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Moscow | 1:00 PM UTC+3 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Dubai | 2:00 PM GST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Mumbai | 3:30 PM IST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Colombo | 3:30 PM UTC+5:30 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Dhaka | 4:00 PM UTC+6 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Bangkok | 5:00 PM UTC+7 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Jakarta | 5:00 PM UTC+7 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Singapore | 6:00 PM SGT | Sat 18 Sep |
| Manila | 6:00 PM PHT | Sat 18 Sep |
| Beijing | 6:00 PM UTC+8 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Hong Kong | 6:00 PM HKT | Sat 18 Sep |
| Seoul | 7:00 PM UTC+9 | Sat 18 Sep |
| Tokyo | 7:00 PM JST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Sydney | 8:00 PM AEST | Sat 18 Sep |
| Auckland | 10:00 PM NZST | Sat 18 Sep |
About the event
The Wiesn-Anstich opens the 192nd Oktoberfest on the Theresienwiese in Munich. At exactly 12 noon on Saturday 18 September 2027, Munich's Lord Mayor Dominik Krause taps the first keg in the Schottenhamel tent.
The festival runs from 18 September to 3 October 2027. The City of Munich notes the 2027 programme is provisional until it is finalised.
- Venue
- Schottenhamel tent, Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany
- Time zone at the venue
- Europe/Berlin
- Attendance
- In person
- Status
- Scheduled
- Organiser
- Oktoberfest, City of Munich
Sources
Start time last checked against the official source on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the first keg tapped for the Oktoberfest 2027 opening?
- The first keg tapped for the Oktoberfest 2027 opening is at 12:00 PM CEST on Saturday 18 September 2027, local time in Munich. That is 10:00 UTC on Saturday 18 September 2027. The City of Munich lists 12:00 for the tapping. Beer is served in the tents only after the first keg is tapped.
- What time is the Oktoberfest 2027 opening in New York, Los Angeles, London, India and Sydney?
- New York: 6:00 AM EDT on Saturday 18 September 2027; Los Angeles: 3:00 AM PDT on Saturday 18 September 2027; London: 11:00 AM BST on Saturday 18 September 2027; Mumbai: 3:30 PM IST on Saturday 18 September 2027; Sydney: 8:00 PM AEST on Saturday 18 September 2027.
- Where is the Oktoberfest 2027 opening held?
- At Schottenhamel tent, Theresienwiese in Munich, Germany. It is an in-person event.
- How do I add the Oktoberfest 2027 opening to my calendar?
- Use Add to calendar on this page to download an .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, or to open the event in Google Calendar. The entry stores the exact start in UTC, so your calendar shows it in your own time zone.