Current Time in Köln, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long:
50.93° N,
6.95° E
Population: 963,395
Country:
🇩🇪
Germany
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany:
CEST
Time in Köln — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Köln's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Köln right now?
The current local time in Köln, Germany is 07:15 (Saturday, June 06, 2026). Köln observes the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Köln use?
Köln uses Europe/Berlin, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Köln.
Does Köln observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Köln currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Berlin time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Köln?
Right now Köln is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Köln observes DST.
When does the day change in Köln?
Midnight in Köln occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Berlin zone. Since Köln is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.