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World Time Clock
Attraction
4.4 (6362 reviews)
Huge clock split into 24 sections & showing the time around the world, built in the 1960s.
Alexanderpl. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
+49 30 2067358621
Did You Know?
Astronomical Inspiration
The World Time Clock is topped by a model of the Solar System, with the celestial goddess Urania overseeing its movements, symbolizing astronomy and universal time.
Cold War Creation
Inaugurated in 1969, the clock was a prominent feature of the then-East Berlin's Alexanderplatz, a symbol of socialist progress and a popular meeting point.
Time Zones Displayed
The clock's rotating cylinder features 24 sides, each representing one of the world's major time zones and listing the names of cities within that zone.
City Names
The World Time Clock displays the names of 358 cities from around the globe, allowing visitors to instantly see the current time in various locations.
Highlights from Reviews
• historical significance
The clock is a notable Cold War-era landmark, symbolizing Berlin's history and socialist modernity, having been restored and updated over time.
• unique design
Its retro-futuristic, rotating cylindrical design with 24 time zones and a planetary model makes it visually distinctive and interesting.
• global time display
It accurately displays the time for 148 cities worldwide, serving as both a functional timepiece and an educational tool for global awareness.
• popular meeting point
Due to its central and iconic location in Alexanderplatz, it is a well-known and convenient spot for people to meet.
• free attraction
There is no entry fee, making it an accessible and budget-friendly stop for tourists and locals alike.
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