Sunrise and Sunset times in Cologne, Germany 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:18:22
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 Sunset: 16:27:24
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Day Length: 8h 9m 2s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:13:12 | 12:21:18 | 16:29:23 | 8h 16m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:14:33 | 12:21:41 | 16:28:49 | 8h 14m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:15:51 | 12:22:04 | 16:28:17 | 8h 12m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:17:08 | 12:22:28 | 16:27:49 | 8h 10m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:18:22 | 12:22:53 | 16:27:24 | 8h 9m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:19:34 | 12:23:18 | 16:27:02 | 8h 7m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:20:44 | 12:23:44 | 16:26:44 | 8h 6m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:21:52 | 12:24:10 | 16:26:29 | 8h 4m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:22:58 | 12:24:37 | 16:26:17 | 8h 3m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:24:00 | 12:25:04 | 16:26:08 | 8h 2m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:25:01 | 12:25:32 | 16:26:03 | 8h 1m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:25:59 | 12:26:00 | 16:26:01 | 8h 0m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:26:54 | 12:26:28 | 16:26:02 | 7h 59m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:27:46 | 12:26:56 | 16:26:06 | 7h 58m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:28:36 | 12:27:25 | 16:26:14 | 7h 57m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 08:29:23 | 12:27:54 | 16:26:26 | 7h 57m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 08:30:07 | 12:28:24 | 16:26:40 | 7h 56m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 08:30:48 | 12:28:53 | 16:26:58 | 7h 56m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 08:31:26 | 12:29:23 | 16:27:20 | 7h 55m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 08:32:01 | 12:29:52 | 16:27:44 | 7h 55m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 08:32:33 | 12:30:22 | 16:28:12 | 7h 55m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 08:33:01 | 12:30:52 | 16:28:43 | 7h 55m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 08:33:27 | 12:31:22 | 16:29:17 | 7h 55m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 08:33:49 | 12:31:52 | 16:29:54 | 7h 56m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 08:34:08 | 12:32:21 | 16:30:35 | 7h 56m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 08:34:24 | 12:32:51 | 16:31:18 | 7h 56m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 08:34:37 | 12:33:21 | 16:32:05 | 7h 57m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 08:34:46 | 12:33:50 | 16:32:54 | 7h 58m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 08:34:52 | 12:34:19 | 16:33:46 | 7h 58m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 08:34:55 | 12:34:48 | 16:34:41 | 7h 59m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 08:34:54 | 12:35:17 | 16:35:39 | 8h 0m 45s |
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