Current Time in Cologne
The live local time in Cologne, Germany — Berlin (Europe/Berlin). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Cologne
Cologne follows the Europe/Berlin time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Cologne observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Cologne with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Cologne quick facts
- Country
- Germany
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +49
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.1 million
- Coordinates
- 50.94°N, 6.96°E
Best time to call Cologne
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Cologne. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Cologne time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Cologne. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Cologne time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cologne in?+
Cologne is in the Europe/Berlin time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Cologne observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Berlin), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Germany observes it.
When do the clocks change in Cologne?+
Cologne observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Cologne from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Cologne. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Cologne time.