Sunrise & sunset times in Köln, Germany
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 20:15 in Köln. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Köln
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Golden hour in Köln today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Köln when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Köln (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Köln’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:28 | 16:54 | 12:41 | 8h 26m |
| February | 07:44 | 17:48 | 12:46 | 10h 03m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:36 | 12:41 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:37 | 20:27 | 13:32 | 13h 49m |
| May | 05:42 | 21:15 | 13:28 | 15h 32m |
| June | 05:17 | 21:47 | 13:32 | 16h 30m |
| July | 05:35 | 21:40 | 13:38 | 16h 04m |
| August | 06:19 | 20:53 | 13:36 | 14h 33m |
| September | 07:07 | 19:46 | 13:27 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:55 | 18:39 | 13:17 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:48 | 16:44 | 12:16 | 8h 56m |
| December | 08:28 | 16:26 | 12:27 | 7h 57m |
Solar year in Köln (2026)
Day length in Köln swings by 8h 37m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Köln
Longest day in Köln: 16h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 13m.
Moon tonight in Köln
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Köln today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 Europe/Berlin in Köln, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Köln today?▼
The sun sets at 20:15 Europe/Berlin in Köln today.
How long is the day in Köln today?▼
Daylight in Köln today lasts 13 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Köln?▼
The morning golden hour in Köln runs from 06:12 to 07:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:31 to 20:49.
What is the timezone of Köln?▼
Köln uses the Europe/Berlin timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Köln?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Köln is 21 June 2026, with 16h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Köln?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Köln is 21 December 2026, with 7h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Köln?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Köln swings by 8h 37m.