Time in Köln, Germany now
5:56:24 AM
Saturday, July 4, 2026
CEST · UTC+02:00
Time zone
CEST
UTC+02:00
Europe/Berlin
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
October 25, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:24 AM ↓ 9:48 PM
Day length 16h 24m
Solar noon 1:36 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (8)
Köln facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Coordinates
- 50.9333, 6.9500
- Population
- 1,024,621
Frequently asked
What time is it in Köln right now?
The current local time in Köln is shown above and updates live every second. Köln is on CEST (UTC+02:00).
What time zone is Köln in?
Köln uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Is Köln on daylight saving time?
Yes. Köln is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Clocks change next on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Köln and New York?
New York is −6h relative to Köln (New York is currently 11:56 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
