Current time in Cologne
Germany
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Time zone
Europe/Berlin
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
50.94, 6.96
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Cologne
Cologne uses Europe/Berlin. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Cologne
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Cologne
The longest day brings about 16h 33m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 55m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Düsseldorf · 35 km
- Eindhoven · 118 km
- Frankfurt · 153 km
- Luxembourg · 159 km
- Utrecht · 181 km
- Antwerp · 181 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Cologne in?
- Cologne is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Cologne move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?
- Cologne is 6h ahead of New York.