Sunrise and Sunset times in Cologne, Germany 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:24:43
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 Sunset: 17:01:05
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Day Length: 8h 36m 22s
Time zone: Europe/Berlin, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 50.93, Longitude: 6.95
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 
1 004 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:34:50 | 12:35:45 | 16:36:40 | 8h 1m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:34:43 | 12:36:13 | 16:37:43 | 8h 3m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:34:33 | 12:36:41 | 16:38:49 | 8h 4m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:34:19 | 12:37:08 | 16:39:57 | 8h 5m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:34:02 | 12:37:35 | 16:41:08 | 8h 7m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:33:42 | 12:38:02 | 16:42:21 | 8h 8m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:33:19 | 12:38:28 | 16:43:36 | 8h 10m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:32:53 | 12:38:53 | 16:44:54 | 8h 12m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:32:23 | 12:39:18 | 16:46:13 | 8h 13m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:31:50 | 12:39:42 | 16:47:35 | 8h 15m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:31:14 | 12:40:06 | 16:48:58 | 8h 17m 44s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:30:36 | 12:40:30 | 16:50:23 | 8h 19m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:29:54 | 12:40:52 | 16:51:50 | 8h 21m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:29:09 | 12:41:14 | 16:53:19 | 8h 24m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:28:22 | 12:41:36 | 16:54:50 | 8h 26m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:27:31 | 12:41:56 | 16:56:21 | 8h 28m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:26:38 | 12:42:16 | 16:57:55 | 8h 31m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:25:42 | 12:42:35 | 16:59:29 | 8h 33m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:24:43 | 12:42:54 | 17:01:05 | 8h 36m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:23:41 | 12:43:12 | 17:02:42 | 8h 39m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:22:37 | 12:43:29 | 17:04:20 | 8h 41m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:21:31 | 12:43:45 | 17:06:00 | 8h 44m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:20:22 | 12:44:01 | 17:07:40 | 8h 47m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:19:10 | 12:44:15 | 17:09:21 | 8h 50m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:17:56 | 12:44:29 | 17:11:03 | 8h 53m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:16:40 | 12:44:43 | 17:12:45 | 8h 56m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:15:21 | 12:44:55 | 17:14:29 | 8h 59m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:14:00 | 12:45:07 | 17:16:13 | 9h 2m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:12:37 | 12:45:17 | 17:17:57 | 9h 5m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:11:12 | 12:45:27 | 17:19:42 | 9h 8m 30s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:09:45 | 12:45:36 | 17:21:28 | 9h 11m 43s |
Day length in Cologne during the year on the chart:
Cologne on Germany map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks