Current Time in Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪
The current local time in Hamburg, Germany is 15:21:55 (CEST) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Hamburg is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,845,229. The sun rises at about 05:16 and sets at 21:36 today (16h 20m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 21:36
- 16h 20m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Hamburg is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:16 and sets at about 21:36 local time, giving Hamburg 16h 20m of daylight.
Right now it is 15:21 on Monday in Hamburg (UTC+02:00). When it is 15:21 here, it is 09:21 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Hamburg
- Use the Europe/Berlin IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Hamburg to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:21 Mon | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 06:21 Mon | 9h behind |
| London | 14:21 Mon | 1h behind |
| Paris | 15:21 Mon | same time |
| Dubai | 17:21 Mon | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:51 Mon | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 21:21 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 22:21 Mon | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:21 Mon | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Hamburg
Compare Hamburg with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Germany.
Business-hours overlap from Hamburg
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Hamburg overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Hamburg time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Hamburg time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hamburg in?
Hamburg uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Hamburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Hamburg today?
Today the sun rises around 05:16 and sets around 21:36 in Hamburg, about 16h 20m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Hamburg and other cities?
When it is 15:21 in Hamburg, it is 09:21 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Hamburg's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Hamburg
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Germany time page.
Local entity signals for Hamburg
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Hamburg.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 53.55, 9.99 |
| Population signal | About 1,845,229 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:16, sunset 21:36, 16h 20m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Berlin time-zone page for rules, the Germany country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 53.55° N, 9.99° E
Population: 1,845,229
Country: 🇩🇪 Germany
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST