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Time difference between Germany and United States
Time difference
United States is 6 h behind Germany. Right now it is 20:40 in Germany and 14:40 in United States.
Germany vs United States
Germany → United States
- Germany
- 20:40 UTC+2:00
- United States
- 14:40 UTC−4:00
- Difference
- 6 h
You fly west and gain 6 h. On arrival your body clock reads 6 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between Germany and United States?
United States is 6 h behind Germany.
What time is it in United States now?
It is currently 14:40 in United States (UTC−4:00).