🧳 Germany to United States: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to United States on a Germany passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
Germany to United States at a glance
- Visa: Electronic travel authorisation (eTA) needed – An eTA is an online permission you get before you fly.
- Money: US dollar (USD)
- Time: United States (Washington D.C.) is 6 hours behind Germany (Berlin) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: United States uses plug type A, B, and Germany uses C, F.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (230 V at home, 120 V in United States). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 911 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: 18–20% in restaurants; tips are expected
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather in most regions
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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Germany to United States – questions
Do Germany passport holders need a visa for United States?
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA) needed. An eTA is an online permission you get before you fly. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in United States?
The US dollar (USD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Euro.
What is the time difference between Germany and United States?
United States (Washington D.C.) is 6 hours behind Germany (Berlin) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in United States?
Yes, bring an adapter: United States uses plug type A, B, and Germany uses C, F. Voltage is different (230 V at home, 120 V in United States). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in United States?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in United States?
911 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit United States?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather in most regions.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.