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Time Difference BetweenGermanyandJapan

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Japan is 7 hours ahead of Germany

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11:37:01 PM
Sun, Aug 9
CEST(UTC+2)
6:37:01 AM
Mon, Aug 10
JST(UTC+9)

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Source countryDE flagDE โ€ข CEST

DE flagGermany, Germany

11:37:01pm
Sunday, Aug 9, 2026
CEST(UTC+2)

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Time zoneCEST
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
29
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC+2 / Central European Summer Time (CEST).
The time was set forward 1h from 2:00 am to 3:00 am local time on March 29, 2026.
October
25
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC+1 / Central European Time (CET).
The time will be set back 1h from 3:00 am to 2:00 am local time on October 25, 2026.
Destination countryJP flagJP โ€ข JST

JP flagJapan, Japan

6:37:01am
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
JST(UTC+9)

Weather in Japan now

โš ๏ธWeather unavailableโ€ขWeather data
Time zoneJST
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on the canonical IANA record

Germany and Japan โ€” Current Time Difference

Japan is 7 hours ahead of Germany. Germany operates on CEST (UTC+2), while Japan uses JST (UTC+9).

The 7-hour gap means Germany afternoons overlap with Japan mornings. This provides a window for real-time collaboration during overlapping business hours.

Best Meeting Times Between Germany and Japan

The best times to meet are typically Germany afternoons and Japan mornings. For example, 2 PM in Germany is 9 AM in Japan, providing a comfortable window for both sides.

Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.

Quick meeting reference

GermanyLocal overlapJapan
6:00 AMSunโ†’1:00 PMSun
9:00 AMSunโ†’4:00 PMSun
12:00 PMSunโ†’7:00 PMSun
3:00 PMSunโ†’10:00 PMSun
6:00 PMSunโ†’1:00 AMMon

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JapanJST +7
Mon, Aug 10
06:37am
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About Germany and Japan

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Discover what makes Germany and Japan unique travel destinations. Compare their cultures, cuisines, attractions, and experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Germany & Japan

What is the current time difference between Germany and Japan?

Japan is 7 hours ahead of Germany. Germany uses CEST while Japan uses JST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

Germany is currently UTC+2 and Japan is UTC+9.

Do Germany and Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?

Germany: Clocks move back by 1h on October 25, 2026, from 3:00 am to 2:00 am local time.<br/>Japan has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

How can I plan meetings for Germany and Japan?

Use the meeting planner tool on this page to find overlapping business hours between Germany and Japan, or use <a href="https://findtime.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #ef4444; font-weight: 600;">findtime.io</a> to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files.

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