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Time Difference: Berlin to London

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, Jun 4
🇬🇧
London, UK
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
1 hour
London is 1 hour behind Berlin

Berlin vs London timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 1 hour behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am5pm in Berlin, which is 9am4pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinLondonStatus
6am5amBerlin early, London asleep
7am6amBerlin early, London early
8am7amBerlin early, London early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmBerlin evening, London evening
7pm6pmBerlin evening, London evening
8pm7pmBerlin evening, London evening
9pm8pmBerlin evening, London evening
10pm9pmBerlin late evening, London evening

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 London

Both Berlin and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour ahead year-round.

Distance between Berlin and London

Great-circle distance
932 km
Direct flight time
~2h 6m

Berlin and London are 932 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and London?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Berlin is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
Is Berlin ahead of London?
Yes. Berlin is currently 1 hour ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 8am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and London?
The best window is 10am–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–4pm in London. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Berlin and London observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Berlin and London?
Berlin and London are 932 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 6 minutes.