An elevated or somewhat old-fashioned expression for 'immer' (always) or 'zu jeder Zeit' (at any time). It is often used in formal wishes or fixed expressions.
example
Wir wünschen Ihnen allzeit gute Fahrt und eine sichere Ankunft.
We wish you safe travels at all times and a safe arrival.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word 'allzeit' is a compound of 'all' (all) and 'Zeit' (time). It literally means 'at all times' and is a more formal variant of 'immer' (always).
EXAMPLE
Der Kapitän wünschte der Besatzung allzeit eine Handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel.
The captain wished the crew always a hand's breadth of water under the keel.
Register and style
'Allzeit' is used almost exclusively in elevated written language or in formal, often ceremonial contexts. In normal everyday conversation, it sounds old-fashioned or unnatural.
EXAMPLE
Die Ritter schworen, dem König allzeit treu zu dienen.
The knights swore to serve the king faithfully at all times.
Fixed expressions
This adverb is often part of fixed wishes or idioms. Typical examples are 'allzeit gute Fahrt' (safe travels at all times) or the Scout motto 'allzeit bereit' (always prepared).
EXAMPLE
Zum Abschied wünschten sie uns „allzeit gute Fahrt“.
As we said goodbye, they wished us 'allzeit gute Fahrt' (safe travels at all times).
Compare with
synonym
allzeit vs immer
always
'immer' and 'allzeit' both mean 'at all times'. The most important difference is style. 'immer' is the normal everyday word and fits almost anywhere. 'allzeit' sounds elevated, old-fashioned, or ceremonial, and often appears in fixed wishes, for example in formal or friendly farewell phrases. In terms of meaning, they are very close, but in normal conversation 'immer' sounds more natural.
allzeit
Ich wünsche dir allzeit gute Fahrt.
I wish you safe travels at all times.
immer
Wir helfen der Nachbarin immer, wenn sie schwere Taschen trägt.
We always help the neighbor when she is carrying heavy bags.