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German National Library closed during Easter

18 to 21 April 2025: The German National Library will be closed at both locations. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00.

Leipzig: Wednesday, 30.04.2025

The reading rooms in the main building of the German National Library in Leipzig will close at 14:00 due to an event. The museum reading room, the music reading room and the service area are open until 18.00. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00.

What is Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)?

UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) is used as the basis for calculating the local time.
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Local time for Berlin is UTC+1 (during summer time it is UTC+2). The OAI server gives the time in UTC.
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