Date format reference
Germany Date Format
The common numeric date format in Germany is DD.MM.YYYY.
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Dots are commonly used as numeric date separators. For example, Thursday, July 16, 2026 can be written as 16.7.2026 in the de-DE locale.
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Germany Date Format
The common numeric date format in Germany is DD.MM.YYYY.
Dots are commonly used as numeric date separators. For example, Thursday, July 16, 2026 can be written as 16.7.2026 in the de-DE locale.
- Country
- Germany
- Common pattern
- DD.MM.YYYY
- Locale example
- 16.7.2026
- Locale code
- de-DE
Method
Country pages summarize common everyday numeric date order and show a locale-formatted example using Intl date formatting.
Avoiding date ambiguity
Germany Date Format is useful when a numeric date could be read in more than one order. Month-first and day-first formats can conflict in international communication.
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FAQ
What is the common date format in Germany?
The common numeric date pattern shown here is DD.MM.YYYY.
Can official or formal formats differ?
Yes. Government, standards, and ISO contexts may use stricter formats such as YYYY-MM-DD.