Germany to EST time conversion
EST is 7 hours behind Germany. After the next clock change (): EST is 6 hours behind Germany.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): EDT is 6 hours behind Germany.
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Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in Germany to convert it to EST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Germany → EST
This table converts each hour in Germany to EST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Germany | EST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 16:004:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | ✓ |
| 17:005:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 16:004:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Germany (UTC+2) and EST (UTC-5); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: EST = Germany − 7h · Germany − 6h · EDT = Germany − 5h · EDT = Germany − 6h.
| Germany | EST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Germany | = 11:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Germany | = 12:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 AM Germany | = 1:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 AM Germany | = 2:00 AM EST |
| 10:00 AM Germany | = 3:00 AM EST |
| 12:00 PM Germany | = 5:00 AM EST |
| 3:00 PM Germany | = 8:00 AM EST |
| 5:00 PM Germany | = 10:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 PM Germany | = 11:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM Germany | = 1:00 PM EST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in Germany and EST overlaps for 3 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 15:00–18:00 Germany · 08:00–11:00 EST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Germany and EST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Germany | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, EST is 6 hours behind Germany. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 08:00 Germany until 2026-03-29 03:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
- From 2026-10-25 02:00 Germany until 2026-11-01 07:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
- From 2027-03-14 08:00 Germany until 2027-03-28 03:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
- From 2027-10-31 02:00 Germany until 2027-11-07 07:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
- From 2028-03-12 08:00 Germany until 2028-03-26 03:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
- From 2028-10-29 02:00 Germany until 2028-11-05 07:00 Germany, EDT is 5 hours behind Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Germany in EST?
9:00 AM Germany = 2:00 AM EST, using UTC+2 and UTC-5. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Germany and EST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: EST is 6 hours behind Germany; EST is 5 hours behind Germany. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in EST?
Read the EST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Germany and EST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 15:00–18:00 Germany / 08:00–11:00 EST, a total of 3 hours.
What is the time difference between Germany and EST now?
Right now, EST is 7 hours behind Germany. Conversion formula: EST = Germany − 7h · Germany − 6h · EDT = Germany − 5h · EDT = Germany − 6h.