Weltzeituhr

Rising from Alexanderplatz, the World Time Clock has marked time and meeting plans since 1969. The 16-ton structure from the communist era serves as a familiar landmark and a practical rendezvous point in central Berlin.

The clock is designed with 24 vertical panels, each aligned with one of Earth’s time zones. As it turns, the names of major cities appear across its faces, offering a quick glance at the hour in places around the globe. Locals and visitors often use it to orient themselves—by geography and by schedule.

Design that tells a global story

The rotating cylinder shows a selection of key world cities, pairing their names with the current time in their respective zones. The result is both functional and symbolic: a sculptural reminder that Berlin connects to a wider world, minute by minute. The clock’s presence in Alexanderplatz reflects the square’s role as a public stage, where people gather, wait, and watch the hours move on.