Sunrise and Sunset in Cologne Today
In Cologne, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 16:59. The day length is 9h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:15.
Cologne: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cologne at 12:15 – 15 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 05:17, the latest on December 31 at 08:35.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:25 and latest on June 25 at 21:50.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 37 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cologne through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:28 | 16:54 | 8 h 26 min | west-southwest 237° | 50 h |
| Feb | 07:44 | 17:48 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 251° | 72 h |
| Mar | 06:46 | 18:36 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 123 h |
| Apr | 06:37 | 20:27 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 287° | 174 h |
| May | 05:42 | 21:15 | 15 h 32 min | west-northwest 302° | 201 h |
| Jun | 05:17 | 21:48 | 16 h 30 min | northwest 310° | 206 h |
| Jul | 05:35 | 21:40 | 16 h 5 min | northwest 307° | 211 h |
| Aug | 06:19 | 20:53 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 293° | 199 h |
| Sep | 07:07 | 19:46 | 12 h 39 min | west 276° | 146 h |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:39 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 257° | 102 h |
| Nov | 07:48 | 16:44 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 241° | 55 h |
| Dec | 08:28 | 16:26 | 7 h 58 min | southwest 232° | 40 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 211 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 40 – 1,579 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Köln-Botanischer Garten, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Cologne
Morning: 07:09–08:20 · Evening: 16:10–17:21
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cologne, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:09 to 08:20. The evening golden hour extends from 16:10 to 17:21. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cologne
Morning: 06:55–07:09 · Evening: 17:21–17:35
The Blue Hour in Cologne offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:55 to 07:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:21 to 17:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cologne
Cologne is located at a latitude of 50.93° and a longitude of 6.95°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cologne vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cologne
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cologne. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Cologne, with up to 16h 32m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Cologne sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cologne brings the shortest days with only 7h 55m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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On the same latitude as Cologne
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cologne (50.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cologne
When does the sun rise in Cologne today?
Today the sun rises in Cologne at 07:30 and sets at 16:59.
How long is the day in Cologne today?
The day lasts 9h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cologne today?
In the morning from 07:09–08:20, in the evening from 16:10–17:21.
When is the longest day in Cologne?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 55m.
When does it get dark in Cologne today?
It is dark from 17:35, fully dark from 18:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cologne. All times are in local time. How it is calculated