Daylight Saving Time in Germany
🇩🇪 2026
Currently on standard time
Observes DST
Yes
DST Starts
March
DST Ends
October
About DST in Germany
Germany follows EU DST rules: Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Regions Affected
All of Germany
Timezones in Germany
FAQ
Does Germany use daylight saving time?
Yes, Germany observes DST from March to October.
When do clocks change in Germany?
Clocks go forward 1 hour in March and back 1 hour in October.
Which parts of Germany don't observe DST?
All of Germany.
Other Countries
Daylight Saving Time Dates in Germany (2026–2028)
| Year | Starts (clocks forward) | Ends (clocks back) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 29, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| 2027 | March 28, 2027 | October 31, 2027 |
| 2028 | March 26, 2028 | October 29, 2028 |
Dates follow official rules (US/Canada: 2nd Sunday March – 1st Sunday November; EU: last Sunday March – last Sunday October).