Time Now in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.56° N, 7.31° E
Elevation: 83 m above sea level
Population rank: #139 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST
Castrop-Rauxel is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Castrop-Rauxel
Daylight Hours in Castrop-Rauxel
Castrop-Rauxel gets 16h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Castrop-Rauxel is at 05:25 and sunset in Castrop-Rauxel is at 21:46.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Castrop-Rauxel
What is the current local time in Castrop-Rauxel?
The live local time in Castrop-Rauxel is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Castrop-Rauxel currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Castrop-Rauxel in?
Castrop-Rauxel uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Castrop-Rauxel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Castrop-Rauxel is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 01:36 | 05:25 | 13:36 | 17:56 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:36 | 05:26 | 13:36 | 17:56 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:36 | 05:27 | 13:36 | 17:55 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:36 | 05:28 | 13:36 | 17:55 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:36 | 05:29 | 13:36 | 17:55 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:36 | 05:30 | 13:36 | 17:55 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:36 | 05:31 | 13:36 | 17:54 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Castrop-Rauxel
Sunrise
in Castrop-Rauxel
↑
5:25 AM
Sunset
in Castrop-Rauxel
↓
9:46 PM
Day Length
16h 20m
Dawn
in Castrop-Rauxel
4:38 AM
Dusk
in Castrop-Rauxel
10:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Castrop-Rauxel
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
23.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:41
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Castrop-Rauxel
How Far Is Castrop-Rauxel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 463 km | SW (231deg) |
| London | 514 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 2,033 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 4,976 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,050 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,679 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,119 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,173 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Castrop-Rauxel?
Castrop-Rauxel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Castrop-Rauxel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Castrop-Rauxel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 172.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castrop-Rauxel
What time is it in Castrop-Rauxel right now?
The current local time in Castrop-Rauxel is 09:45 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Castrop-Rauxel follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Castrop-Rauxel in?
Castrop-Rauxel uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Castrop-Rauxel?
Castrop-Rauxel is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Castrop-Rauxel local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Castrop-Rauxel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Castrop-Rauxel is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Castrop-Rauxel today?
Today in Castrop-Rauxel: sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset is at 21:46, giving 16h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Castrop-Rauxel tonight?
The moon phase over Castrop-Rauxel tonight is Waning Crescent with 23.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Castrop-Rauxel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Castrop-Rauxel, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.