Cologne to Philadelphia — Time Difference
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Time Difference: Cologne vs Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Cologne. Cologne is in Central European Summer Time (GMT+2, UTC+2) and Philadelphia is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
Use the table below to find the equivalent Philadelphia time for any hour in Cologne. Click any row to see the full conversion page for that hour.
Business Hours — Cologne to Philadelphia
"Good" = both cities within business hours (9 AM–5 PM)
Full 24-Hour Table — Cologne to Philadelphia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cologne and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Cologne. Cologne uses Central European Summer Time (GMT+2, UTC+2) and Philadelphia uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
What time is it in Philadelphia when it is 9 AM in Cologne?
9 AM in Cologne (GMT+2) equals 3 AM in Philadelphia (EDT).
Is Cologne ahead or behind Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Cologne.
What is the best time to call from Cologne to Philadelphia?
The best time to call from Cologne to Philadelphia is between 3 PM–5 PM Cologne time, when Philadelphia is also within normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM).
Time Zones
Cologne
Central European Summer Time
GMT+2 · UTC+2
Philadelphia
Eastern Daylight Time
EDT · UTC-4
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