World Clock

The World Clock is a 10-meter-tall structure made of steel and aluminum standing on Alexanderplatz that displays the current time in 148 cities simultaneously. At its core is a rotating cylinder with multiple clock faces that turn continuously.

The World Clock was built in 1969 when Alexanderplatz underwent major modernization and received its contemporary appearance. It was designed as a symbol connecting Berlin to the wider world and to represent the city as an international place.

The clock displays city names from around the world, reflecting Berlin's view of itself as a global city. Visitors from different countries come here to find their hometowns on the rotating faces.

The clock is centrally located on Alexanderplatz and is easily reached on foot, especially if you arrive by U-Bahn or S-Bahn. The best time to visit is during daytime when there is enough light for photographs and crowds are lighter.

The city names were updated in 1997 to reflect political changes, including the addition of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and adjustments to names following the Soviet collapse. These updates make visible how the world map and Berlin's view of it have shifted over time.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1969

Creator: Hans-Joachim Kunsch, Erich John

Height: 10 m

Made from material: aluminium, gold, steel

GPS coordinates: 52.52116,13.41331

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:01