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World Time Clock

4.4 ·

Discover the Weltzeituhr, Berlin's beloved GDR-era clock tower on Alexanderplatz. Watch the rotating cylinder list the time in 148 cities beneath its solar system model, then snap a photo at this classic local meeting point.

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Reasons to go

  • Built in 1969 as an East German design landmark on Alexanderplatz, topped with a small model of the solar system.
  • The rotating cylinder displays the time in 148 cities around the world.
  • "Let's meet at the World Clock" is a genuine local phrase, making it one of Berlin's default meeting points.
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Full description

The Weltzeituhr has stood on Alexanderplatz since 1969, an East German design showing a slowly rotating cylinder listing the time in 148 cities, topped by a small model of the solar system. It has long functioned as one of Berlin's default meeting points — 'let's meet at the World Clock' is a genuine local phrase — and its retro-futurist design has become a symbol of the square itself, especially lit up during the Christmas market season, as several reviewers mention.

It sits in the busiest, most touristic stretch of Mitte, surrounded by chain stores and the TV Tower, so it's more of a quick landmark stop and photo point than a lingering visit. A rating of 4.4 across over 8,000 reviews reflects its status as a reliably interesting five-minute detour rather than a headline attraction.

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Address

Alexanderpl. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany · Mitte
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • It's best enjoyed as a five-to-ten minute stop rather than a dedicated trip — pair it with the adjacent TV Tower or Alexanderplatz shopping
  • visit in December when the surrounding Christmas market adds lights and stalls
  • it's a handy, unmistakable spot to arrange meeting up with travel companions.
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Reviews

Located in the most touristic spot area in the city, you can see the time at the main and important cities in the world. Right next to the main chain stores and less the 5 minutes’ walk from the big Alexa mall. Watch your bags and pay attention and be considered to the locals and the miss fortunate one, especially…

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Avital P.

2/5

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