Current Local Time in Cologne
Cologne, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cologne follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/BerlinData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Cologne
☀️Climate
Oceanic with warm summers (18-24°C) and mild winters (1-6°C). Can be rainy.
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📍About Cologne Time Zone
Cologne is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in Germany, Cologne serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cologne is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cologne, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 8 PM. Kölsch beer halls open all day. Carnival means closures. local time. Cologne observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cologne has a population of approximately 1.1M (2.1M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Cologne from abroad, use the country code +49 221. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cologne time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Cologne conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cologne Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 50.94°, 6.96°
- • Calling Code: +49 221