Current Time in Cologne, Germany
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Cologne time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
50.93° N, 6.95° E
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:37 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne to New York | -6 hours | |
| Cologne to London | -1 hour | |
| Cologne to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Cologne to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cologne to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cologne. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cologne
What time zone is Cologne in?
Cologne is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Berlin). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Cologne. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cologne?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:37 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Germany on the same time as Cologne?
Yes. Germany uses a single time zone, so Cologne has the same local time as the rest of the country.