Current Time in Hannover, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long:
52.37° N,
9.73° E
Population: 515,140
Country:
🇩🇪
Germany
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CEST
Time in Hannover — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Hannover's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Hannover right now?
The current local time in Hannover, Germany is 18:30 (Thursday, June 04, 2026). Hannover observes the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Hannover use?
Hannover uses Europe/Berlin, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Hannover.
Does Hannover observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Hannover currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Berlin time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Hannover?
Right now Hannover is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Hannover observes DST.
When does the day change in Hannover?
Midnight in Hannover occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Berlin zone. Since Hannover is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.