Current Local Time in Cologne

Cologne, Germany (GMT+1)

22:45:57

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

🌙Night
🌅6:59 AM
🌇6:28 PM

Cologne follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

💵€ Euro
📞+49 221
🔌Type C, F
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🏢Business Hours in Cologne

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCET/CEST
🌐OffsetUTC+1/+2
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
📋IANAEurope/Berlin
19
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Cologne follows CET and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

☀️Climate

Oceanic with warm summers (18-24°C) and mild winters (1-6°C). Can be rainy.

🏛️Top Attractions

Cologne CathedralOld TownHohenzollern BridgeRomano-Germanic MuseumChocolate Museum

📍About Cologne Time Zone

Cologne is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). Cologne time is 6 hours ahead of New York.

Cologne observes Daylight Saving Time.

Quick Facts: Cologne Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: Germany
  • Coordinates: 50.94, 6.96
  • Calling Code: +49 221