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Time Difference: Berlin to Brisbane

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺BrisbaneUTC+10
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, May 28
🇦🇺
Brisbane, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
8 hours
Brisbane is 8 hours ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Brisbane timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Brisbane (Australia) uses Australia/Brisbane at UTC+10. This means Brisbane is 9 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Brisbane

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Brisbane do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinBrisbaneStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmBerlin working hours, Brisbane late evening
3pm11pmBerlin working hours, Brisbane late evening
4pm12amBerlin working hours, Brisbane asleep
5pm1amBerlin evening, Brisbane asleep
6pm2amBerlin evening, Brisbane asleep
7pm3amBerlin evening, Brisbane asleep
8pm4amBerlin evening, Brisbane asleep
9pm5amBerlin evening, Brisbane asleep
10pm6amBerlin late evening, Brisbane early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Brisbane

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 9 hours behind Brisbane
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 8 hours behind Brisbane
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 9 hours behind Brisbane

Distance between Berlin and Brisbane

Great-circle distance
15,680 km
Direct flight time
~19h 27m

Berlin and Brisbane are 15,680 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 27m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Brisbane?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Berlin is currently 8 hours behind Brisbane.
Is Berlin ahead of Brisbane?
No. Berlin is currently 8 hours behind Brisbane.
What time is it in Brisbane when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 5pm in Brisbane.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Brisbane?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Brisbane do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Berlin and Brisbane observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Brisbane does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Brisbane?
Berlin and Brisbane are 15,680 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 27 minutes.