Time in Cologne
Germany · Time zone Europe/Berlin
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC+02:00
Europe/Berlin
DE
07:47 AM
06:49 PM
December 25 — Weihnachten
Local time and time zone of Cologne
This page shows the local time in Cologne based on the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Cologne with other cities.
Cologne observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Cologne and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +6h
Suggested window: 15:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +1h
Suggested window: 10:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -2h
Suggested window: 09:00–16:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -7h
Suggested window: 09:00–11:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -9h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cologne?
The current time in Cologne is calculated live from the Europe/Berlin time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Cologne use?
Cologne (DE) uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin.
What is the time difference between Cologne and UTC?
Cologne is currently UTC+02:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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