Germany facts
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Western Europe |
| Area | 357,114 km² · 137,882 sq mi · 88,244,655 acres |
| Language | German |
| Demonym | German |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +49 |
| Internet domain | .de |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 52.5244, 13.4105 |
Time difference
Berlin is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Germany is about 3.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Germany is about 1.5 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Berlin to Washington, D.C.: about 6,711 km (4,170 mi) as the crow flies.
- Berlin to London: about 932 km (579 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Germany shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
How big is Germany?
Germany covers about 357,114 km² (137,882 sq mi), ranking 62 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.5 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Germany in?
Berlin uses UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) today. When it is noon in Berlin, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Germany use?
Germany uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Germany?
The international calling code is +49. From the United States dial 011 49 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 49.
What language is spoken in Germany?
Official or national language: German.