US and Germany Time Difference
What is the time difference?
Germany is 6 hours ahead of US (New York, EST). The time difference may change during the year due to daylight saving time.
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
Planning Calls Between the USA and Germany
When planning a call, it is important to consider the significant 6-hour time difference. The USA (New York) is 6 hours behind Germany.
If you are in the US (New York), the most convenient time for a conference call or meeting is during the morning hours. This aligns with afternoon working hours in Germany.
USA Time (New York): 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Germany Time (Berlin): 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Time Zones: New York follows Eastern Standard Time (EST), while Germany follows Central European Time (CET).
Daylight Saving Time: Both the United States and Germany observe daylight saving time, but the start and end dates differ. This tool automatically adjusts to show accurate live time.
Scheduling within this window ensures smooth communication without late evenings in Germany or very early mornings in the US.