Home / Sunrise & sunset / Cologne
Sunrise and sunset in Cologne, Germany
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:50 AM–8:35 AM and 6:03 PM–6:48 PM
Times are local time in Cologne. Current time in Cologne →
Sunrise and sunset in Cologne through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 40m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:55 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 46m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 44m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 58m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:14 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 17m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:29 AM | 4:27 PM | 7h 58m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 1m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:30 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 24m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:10 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 12m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 1m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 54m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 48m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 54m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 47m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 30m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 9:37 PM | 16h 12m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 9:48 PM | 16h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 28m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 7m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 23m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 37m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 35m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 42m |
Calculated for 50.94°N, 6.96°E, including daylight saving time where Cologne uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cologne this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 32m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 55m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:18 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 9:51 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cologne today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:48 PM in Cologne, giving 10 hours 58 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cologne?
The longest day in Cologne in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cologne?
The shortest day in Cologne in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cologne?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:18 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 9:51 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cologne?
Today, golden hour in Cologne is from sunrise (7:50 AM) to 8:35 AM in the morning, and from 6:03 PM to sunset (6:48 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.