Germany · Europe/Berlin
Cologne, Germany is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Cologne's time against major cities around the world, and check Germany's public holidays.
Cologne vs the World
Current time difference between Cologne, Germany and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Cologne |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:57 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:57 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:57 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:27 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:57 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:57 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:57 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Cologne (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cologne, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Cologne | 5:00 PM in Cologne |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Germany
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Neujahr | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Tag der Arbeit | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | public |
| Oct 3 | German Unity Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cologne in?
Cologne, Germany is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Cologne right now?
The current local time in Cologne is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Cologne's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Cologne observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Cologne moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Cologne's UTC / GMT offset?
Cologne is in Europe/Berlin (UTC+01:00), switching to UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cologne and India?
Cologne (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?
Cologne (UTC+01:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Cologne's airport code?
Cologne's main airport is CGN — the IATA code many people use when searching for Cologne time.