What time zone is Köthen in?

Köthen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.

When is the next clock change in Köthen?

Clocks in Köthen move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Köthen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Köthen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Köthen?

Köthen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Köthen, Germany

1:13:02 PM

13:13:02

Saturday, October 31, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Köthen is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 147 daysUpcomingView details

Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 28,710

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Köthen follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Berlin

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Köthen local time

Clock changes in Köthen

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Upcoming national public holidays in Germany

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Köthen in?: Köthen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.
When is the next clock change in Köthen?: Clocks in Köthen move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Köthen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Köthen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Köthen?: Köthen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer