Current Time in Cologne, Germany

Cologne uses the GMT+2 time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

22:55:39
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

About Cologne

Time zone
Europe/Berlin
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
Germany
Capital
Berlin
Population
1,083,498
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Dial code
+49
Coordinates
50.94, 6.96
From capital
250 km from Berlin

Daylight saving time in Cologne

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shifts UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00 on that date.

Sun in Cologne today

Sunrise
05:51
Solar noon
13:29
Sunset
21:07
Daylight
15h 15m
Yesterday
Rise
05:53
Set
21:06
Length
15h 12m
Today
Rise
05:51
Set
21:07
Length
15h 15m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:50
Set
21:09
Length
15h 19m

Today is 3 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Cologne

CityDistanceTime difference
Paris400 kmsame time
London500 km-1h
Cairo3070 km+1h
Dubai4980 km+2h
New York6050 km-6h
Mumbai6700 km+3.5h
Los Angeles9150 km-9h
Tokyo9330 km+7h
São Paulo9800 km-5h
Singapore10370 km+6h
Sydney16570 km+8h

Other cities in Germany

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Frequently asked questions about time in Cologne

What is the current time in Cologne, Germany?+
Cologne is in the Europe/Berlin timezone (GMT+2), which is UTC+02:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Cologne, Germany.
What timezone is Cologne in?+
Cologne, Germany uses the Europe/Berlin timezone, abbreviated GMT+2. The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Cologne and UTC?+
Cologne is UTC+02:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Cologne observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Cologne?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Cologne is "Europe/Berlin". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?+
The time difference between Cologne and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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