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Berlin to New York Time

New York is 6 hours behind Berlin for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

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Time difference between Berlin and New York

New York is 6 hours behind Berlin for most of the year.

  • 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin from Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026.
  • 2027: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin from Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027.

Berlin to New York conversion table

BerlinNew YorkMost of the yearNew YorkMar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026
12 AM6 PM−1 day7 PM−1 day
1 AM7 PM−1 day8 PM−1 day
2 AM8 PM−1 day9 PM−1 day
3 AM9 PM−1 day10 PM−1 day
4 AM10 PM−1 day11 PM−1 day
5 AM11 PM−1 day12 AM
6 AM12 AM1 AM
7 AM1 AM2 AM
8 AM2 AM3 AM
9 AM3 AM4 AM
10 AM4 AM5 AM
11 AM5 AM6 AM
12 PM6 AM7 AM
1 PM7 AM8 AM
2 PM8 AM9 AM
3 PM9 AM10 AM
4 PM10 AM11 AM
5 PM11 AM12 PM
6 PM12 PM1 PM
7 PM1 PM2 PM
8 PM2 PM3 PM
9 PM3 PM4 PM
10 PM4 PM5 PM
11 PM5 PM6 PM

Best time to meet

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 2 hours: 3 PM – 5 PM Berlin (9 AM – 11 AM New York). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

3 AM for most of the year. New York is 6 hours behind Berlin.

How many hours is New York behind Berlin?

Usually 6 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin from Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026. 2027: New York is 5 hours behind Berlin from Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027.

Does Berlin use daylight saving time?

Yes. Berlin is UTC+1 (CET) in January and UTC+2 (CEST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+2; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+1.

Does New York use daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and New York?

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 2 hours: 3 PM – 5 PM Berlin (9 AM – 11 AM New York). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

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