Language: English
Question 266 · Federal question
When does the legal night rest begin in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?
- A wenn die Sonne untergeht
- B wenn die Nachbarn schlafen gehen
- C um 0 Uhr, Mitternacht
- D um 22 Uhr ✓ Correct answer
Translation
When does the legal night rest begin in Germany?
- A when the sun sets
- B when the neighbors go to sleep
- C at 12 AM, midnight
- D at 10 PM ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The legally recognized night rest in Germany usually begins at 10 p.m. and lasts until 6 a.m., under common municipal and police noise regulations.
Tips
- 10 p.m. is the fixed, legally recognized start of quiet hours, not sunset or a neighbor's bedtime.
- These hours apply uniformly under local ordinances, not by personal habit.
