Time difference Germany
Germany is in the same time zone as France. There is no time difference, but as in the rest of Europe, there is a time change, with summer and winter time.
Opening hours Germany
Enjoying yourself Germany
Breakfast is often served as early as 6:30 a.m., at worst as early as 7:30 a.m.; lunch is usually served in restaurants between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Pastries are served at tea time between 3pm and 5pm. Dinner is served from 6pm and usually lasts until 10pm.
Take a break Germany
In big cities, you'll find cafés and bars open day and night on every street corner. In the countryside or in smaller towns, opening hours are more restrictive, with some establishments only open at weekends.
(To) please yourself Germany
Not all stores in Germany have the same opening hours. Opening hours vary from region to region. In most of Germany's Länder, large food stores are open from 8am to 8pm, and downtown stores from 10am to 8pm. In small towns and villages, stores close earlier, or are only open for a few hours a day. Stores close on Sundays and public holidays, except for bakeries, station stores and petrol stations. Many hairdressers and other small craft shops are closed on Mondays.
Not all Länder have the same public holidays, as some are predominantly Catholic, others Protestant. A few dates are common to all:
New Year's Day: January1.
Easter.
May1st.
Ascension Day.
Pentecost.
National holiday: October 3, official date of reunification.
Christmas: December 25 and 26.
Get out Germany
Dance clubs welcome you all night long, from 11pm to 6am, and some even to 9am.
