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Köln Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Germany
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Köln, Germany, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Köln, Germany, sunrise is at 5:20 AM and sunset is at 9:51 PM (Europe/Berlin). The day lasts 16h 31m, solar noon is at 1:36 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:13 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:58 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Europe/Berlin
Today’s solar times in Köln
Dawn
4:34 AM
Sunrise
5:20 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:13 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:58 PM
Sunset
9:51 PM
Dusk
10:38 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
16h 31m
Solar noon
1:36 PM
Coordinates
50.9333, 6.9500
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 50.9333, longitude 6.9500, and the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Köln over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 31m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 5:21 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 30m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 25m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 39m |
What these times mean
Köln changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Köln throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:30 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 25m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 48m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 31m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 30m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 06m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:55 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 47m |
| November | 7:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 58m |
| December | 8:29 AM | 4:27 PM | 7h 58m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:18 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:51 PM
June 21
Longest day
16h 32m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 55m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Köln today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Köln, Germany is at 5:20 AM and sunset is at 9:51 PM (Europe/Berlin).
How long is the day in Köln today?
Today in Köln, the time between sunrise and sunset is 16h 31m.
When is golden hour in Köln?
Morning golden hour in Köln ends at 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:58 PM.
What time is solar noon in Köln?
Solar noon in Köln is at 1:36 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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