🧳 United States to Germany: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Germany on a United States 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.
United States to Germany at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: Germany (Berlin) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Germany uses plug type C, F, and United States uses A, B.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in Germany). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 110 police · 112 fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Round up or add 5–10%, telling the server the total when you pay
- Best time: May–Sep – warm days and beer gardens; late Nov–Dec for Christmas markets
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United States to Germany – questions
Do United States passport holders need a visa for Germany?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Germany?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your US dollar.
What is the time difference between United States and Germany?
Germany (Berlin) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Germany?
Yes, bring an adapter: Germany uses plug type C, F, and United States uses A, B. Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in Germany). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Germany?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Germany?
110 police · 112 fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Germany?
May–Sep – warm days and beer gardens; late Nov–Dec for Christmas markets.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Germany?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 13 May 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Germany because of terrorism.
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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.