Berlin, Germany
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About Berlin, Germany
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, known for its turbulent 20th-century history including the Berlin Wall that divided the city until 1989. Today it is a vibrant center for art, music, technology, and politics, home to the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.
Time zone details
Berlin observes CET/CEST (Europe/Berlin in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Germany from abroad
The international dialing code for Germany is +49. To call a phone number in Berlin, dial your country's international access code, then +49, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Germany
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include German. Many businesses and tourist areas in Berlin will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Berlin
- Brandenburg Gate — 18th-century neoclassical landmark, symbol of German reunification.
- Berlin Wall Memorial & East Side Gallery — Sections of the Wall preserved with murals and historical context.
- Museum Island — UNESCO-listed cluster of five world-class museums on the Spree River.
Top local foods of Berlin
- Currywurst — Sliced pork sausage with curry-spiced ketchup — Berlin invention from the postwar era.
- Döner kebab — The modern wrap-style version was invented by Turkish immigrants in 1970s Berlin.
- Pretzel and weissbier — Soft pretzel with wheat beer at a beer garden — a classic Berlin pairing.
Working with someone in Berlin
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Berlin, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.