Daylight Saving Time Calculator
When does the clock change? Dates for summer and winter time in Germany. Online calculator considering leap years, weekdays and holidays.
Find out when the next time change takes place in Germany. Clocks are set forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Next time change
In 161 days
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks are set back: 03:00 MESZ becomes 02:00 MEZ
Current time zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST / UTC+2)
Summer time (CEST)
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks are set forward
02:00 MEZ becomes 03:00 MESZ
The night is 1 hour shorter
Already passedWinter time (CET)
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks are set back
03:00 MESZ becomes 02:00 MEZ
The night is 1 hour longer
Time changes overview
| Year | Summer time | Winter time |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 03/29/2026 | 10/25/2026 |
| 2027 | 03/28/2027 | 10/31/2027 |
| 2028 | 03/26/2028 | 10/29/2028 |
| 2029 | 03/25/2029 | 10/28/2029 |
Note on EU regulation
The EU Parliament decided in 2019 to abolish the time change. However, implementation has not been carried out due to lack of agreement between member states. The time change continues until further notice.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the time change in Germany?
Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March (to CEST, UTC+2) and fall back one hour on the last Sunday of October (to CET, UTC+1). The EU has discussed abolishing this but no decision has been implemented.
Why does Germany still change the clocks?
Although the EU Parliament voted to end seasonal time changes, member states have not agreed on whether to keep permanent summer or winter time. Until a coordinated decision is made, the changes continue.
What is the Daylight Saving Time Calculator?
The daylight saving time calculator shows the dates of the clock change (summer/winter time) and computes the current time in CET or CEST.
How does the Daylight Saving Time Calculator work?
The calculator shows the next change dates and whether summer or winter time currently applies. On the last Sunday in March clocks go forward from 2 to 3 am; on the last Sunday in October clocks go back from 3 to 2 am.
Key Data and Facts
Summer time (CEST): last Sunday in March, 2:00 to 3:00 am. Winter time (CET): last Sunday in October, 3:00 to 2:00 am. EU abolition of clock changes still under discussion.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use den Zeitumstellung-Rechner step by step: 1. Aktuelle Zeitzone pruefen -- der Rechner zeigt, ob derzeit MEZ (Winterzeit, UTC+1) oder MESZ (Sommerzeit, UTC+2) gilt. 2. Naechste Umstellung ablesen: Sommerzeit beginnt am letzten Sonntag im Maerz um 2:00 Uhr (Uhren auf 3:00 vorstellen). Winterzeit beginnt am letzten Sonntag im Oktober um 3:00 Uhr (Uhren auf 2:00 zurueckstellen). 3. Merkregel: Im Fruehling die Gartenmoebel VOR die Tuer (Uhr VOR), im Herbst ZURUECK in den Schuppen (Uhr ZURUECK). 4. Auswirkungen: Bei der Umstellung auf Sommerzeit geht eine hour verloren (die Nacht ist eine hour kuerzer). Bei der Umstellung auf Winterzeit wird eine hour gewonnen. 5. EU-Debatte: Die EU hat 2019 beschlossen, die Zeitumstellung abzuschaffen. Die Umsetzung steht jedoch weiterhin aus. 6. Haeufige Anwendungen: Reiseplanung, internationale Telefonkonferenzen, Server-Konfiguration. Tipp: Elektronische Geraete stellen sich automatisch um, analoge Uhren muessen manuell angepasst werden.
Calculation Example
2026: Sommerzeit ab Sonntag 29. Maerz (2:00 wird 3:00 Uhr). Winterzeit ab Sonntag 25. Oktober (3:00 wird 2:00 Uhr).
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