Channel identification guide
n-tv in Germany · channel ID and TV guide
n-tv in Germany uses the catalogue ID ntv.de. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for ntv.de when you match n-tv in Germany. The directory lists RTL Group in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- ntv.de
- Source geography
- Germany · DE
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- n-tv.de
- Owner field
- RTL Group
- Launch field
- 1992-11-30
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Nitro under Nitro.de. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro | Germany | Nitro.de | RTL Group |
| GEO Television | Germany | GEOTelevision.de | RTL Group |
| n-tv Event | Germany | ntvEvent.de | RTL Group |
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="ntv.de">…</channel>
<programme channel="ntv.de" start="20250715200000 +0200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Berlin | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jan 19:00 UTC |
| Europe/Berlin | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jul 18:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “n-tv | guide alignment test” against ntv.de in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with ntv.de exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |