Current Time in Köln, Germany 🇩🇪
The current local time in Köln, Germany is 13:22:54 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Köln is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 963,395. The sun rises at about 05:21 and sets at 21:50 today (16h 29m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 21:50
- 16h 29m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Köln
Köln, Germany keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Köln is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 05:21 and sets at about 21:50 local time, giving Köln 16h 29m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:22 on Tuesday in Köln (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:22 here, it is 07:22 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Köln
- Use the Europe/Berlin IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Köln to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:22 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:22 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:22 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:22 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:22 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:52 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:22 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:22 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:22 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Köln
Compare Köln with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Germany.
Business-hours overlap from Köln
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Köln overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Köln time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Köln time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Köln in?
Köln uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Köln observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Köln today?
Today the sun rises around 05:21 and sets around 21:50 in Köln, about 16h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Köln and other cities?
When it is 13:22 in Köln, it is 07:22 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Köln's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Köln
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Germany time page.
Local entity signals for Köln
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Köln.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 50.93, 6.95 |
| Population signal | About 963,395 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:21, sunset 21:50, 16h 29m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Berlin time-zone page for rules, the Germany country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 50.93° N, 6.95° E
Population: 963,395
Country: 🇩🇪 Germany
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST