Time Cologne - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 2 h (CEST) = UTC / GMT + 2 h |
|---|---|
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 2 h (CEST) |
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What time is it in Cologne?
The current time in Cologne is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cologne is in Germany, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Cologne is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +2:00. The next clock change in Cologne is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Cologne.
Time zone and clock changes in Cologne
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +2:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | +1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Cologne
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Cologne at 07:42 and sets at 18:57 (local time), giving 11 h 15 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:20.
More about Cologne
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cologne, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cologne and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cologne
What time is it in Cologne right now?
The current time in Cologne is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What is the time difference between Cologne and London?
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Cologne.
Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?
Cologne is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +2:00. The next clock change in Cologne is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Cologne?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Cologne at 07:42 and sets at 18:57 (local time), giving 11 h 15 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:20.
