Current time in Cologne, Germany
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- Central European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 28, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:42 AM · 4:50 PM
- IANA zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 50.94° N, 6.96° E
Time difference from Cologne
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Cologne is 1 hour ahead | 12:30 AM |
| London | Cologne is 1 hour ahead | 12:30 AM |
| New York | Cologne is 6 hours ahead | 7:30 PM |
| Los Angeles | Cologne is 9 hours ahead | 4:30 PM |
| Dubai | Cologne is 3 hours behind | 4:30 AM |
| Manila | Cologne is 7 hours behind | 8:30 AM |
| Tokyo | Cologne is 8 hours behind | 9:30 AM |
| Sydney | Cologne is 10 hours behind | 11:30 AM |
Cologne time zone: questions
What time zone is Cologne in?
Cologne, Germany uses Central European Standard Time, which is UTC+1 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Berlin.
Does Cologne use daylight saving time?
Yes. Cologne uses UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Cologne and UTC?
Cologne is 1 hour ahead of UTC (UTC+1).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cologne today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Cologne at 7:42 AM and sets at 4:50 PM, giving 9 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Cologne?
Most offices in Cologne open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Cologne
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
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