What is .hamburg?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .hamburg on June 4, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on February 20, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .hamburg, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .hamburg haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.hamburg).
.hamburg FAQ
What does .hamburg mean?
.hamburg is a generic top-level domain named for the word "hamburg", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .hamburg used for?
.hamburg is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .hamburg?
None. .hamburg is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .hamburg domain extension?
Hamburg Top-Level-Domain GmbH operates .hamburg as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .hamburg created?
.hamburg was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 4, 2014.
Is .hamburg a valid domain?
Yes. .hamburg is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .hamburg addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .hamburg domain?
.hamburg names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Hamburg Top-Level-Domain GmbH's policy if you're unsure.
Is .hamburg DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .hamburg.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 7, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
