Current time in Cologne, Germany
01:05:55
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Europe/Berlin
Sunrise
07:48
Today
Sunset
16:47
8h 58m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
Cologne compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Germany
- Second Advent SundaySun, 6 Dec · in 21 days
- Saint Nicholas DaySun, 6 Dec · in 21 days
- Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec · in 23 days
- Third Advent SundaySun, 13 Dec · in 28 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cologne in?
Cologne is in the Central European Time zone, Europe/Berlin in the IANA database, currently at UTC+01:00.
Does Cologne have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Cologne change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
What is the best time to call Cologne?
Business hours in Cologne usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Germany before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule