Current time in Cologne, Germany

Time in Cologne, Germany
9:03 AM
 

Cologne time zone and facts

Time zone
Germany Time (CEST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Sunrise today
8:03 AM
Sunset today
6:30 PM
Country
Germany
Region
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Coordinates
50.93°N, 6.95°E

Time difference from Cologne

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:03 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles12:03 AM, Tue9 hours behind
London8:03 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris9:03 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai11:03 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi12:33 PM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo4:03 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney6:03 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in Germany

  • Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Reformation Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in Germany

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cologne in?

Cologne uses Germany Time (IANA zone Europe/Berlin). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?

Cologne is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Cologne and London?

Cologne is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cologne today?

Today the sun rises at 8:03 AM and sets at 6:30 PM local time.

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