CET to EST: Germany–US East Coast time difference and best meeting times
Berlin to New York time · CET/CEST to EST/EDT
Berlin and New York share 2h of 9-to-5 working time for most of the year: 15:00–17:00 in Berlin = 09:00–11:00 in New York.
Germany and the US East Coast share the European afternoon and the American morning.
Time difference
New York is 6h behind Berlin
Most of the year; see below for other dates.
Shared working hours
2h
15:00–17:00 in Berlin = 09:00–11:00 in New York
Fairest 1-hour meeting
15:00 in Berlin = 09:00 in New York
Berlin stays within 09:00–17:00, New York stays within 09:00–17:00.
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How the gap changes in 2027
- 1 Jan – 13 Mar, 28 Mar – 30 Oct, 7 Nov – 31 Dec (344 days): New York is 6h behind Berlin. Shared hours: 15:00–17:00 in Berlin = 09:00–11:00 in New York.
- 14 Mar – 27 Mar, 31 Oct – 6 Nov (21 days): New York is 5h behind Berlin. Shared hours: 14:00–17:00 in Berlin = 09:00–12:00 in New York.
- Berlin:
- UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 daylight saving
- New York:
- UTC−5 standard, UTC−4 daylight saving
- 14 Mar: New York clocks go forward 1h
- 28 Mar: Berlin clocks go forward 1h
- 31 Oct: Berlin clocks go back 1h
- 7 Nov: New York clocks go back 1h
Hour-by-hour: Berlin to New York
Working hours are 09:00–17:00; night is 23:00–07:00.
| Berlin | New York1 Jan – 13 Mar, 28 Mar – 30 Oct, 7 Nov – 31 Dec | New York14 Mar – 27 Mar, 31 Oct – 6 Nov |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Tips for Germany and US East Coast teams
- Both places use daylight saving time, but in opposite seasons or on different dates, so the gap changes during the year. Check the dates above before booking recurring meetings.
- The shared window is only 2h. Protect it for conversations that need everyone live, and move status updates to writing.
Based on 09:00–17:00 working days in Berlin and New York, using 2027 clock-change dates. Real schedules vary, so confirm with your team.