Time Now in Rahlstedt, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 53.6° N, 10.16° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #113 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Hamburg
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
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
Rahlstedt keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Berlin time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Rahlstedt lies barely above sea level, at roughly 25 m. Rahlstedt is fairly isolated: even London lies some 733 km off. As one of Germany's largest cities, Rahlstedt is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Rahlstedt
Daylight Hours in Rahlstedt
Rahlstedt gets 11h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rahlstedt is at 07:30 and sunset in Rahlstedt is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 26m near the December solstice to 17h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rahlstedt and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rahlstedt right now.
Other Cities in Germany with Local Time
Cities Sharing Rahlstedt's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rahlstedt.
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Prayer Times in Rahlstedt
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6 Oct ● | 05:28 | 07:29 | 13:07 | 16:03 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:30 | 07:31 | 13:07 | 16:02 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:32 | 07:33 | 13:07 | 16:00 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:34 | 07:34 | 13:06 | 15:58 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:36 | 07:36 | 13:06 | 15:56 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:38 | 07:38 | 13:06 | 15:54 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 05:40 | 07:40 | 13:05 | 15:52 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
14-day Forecast for Rahlstedt
Moon Phases & Times for Rahlstedt
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
18.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:19
Distances & Clock Changes in Rahlstedt
How Far Is Rahlstedt From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 733 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Paris | 757 km | SW (229deg) |
| Moscow | 1,770 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Dubai | 4,871 km | ESE (112deg) |
| New York | 6,138 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,523 km | E (100deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,901 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,965 km | NE (39deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rahlstedt?
Rahlstedt next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rahlstedt's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rahlstedt and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.6deg S, 169.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rahlstedt
What time is it in Rahlstedt right now?
The current local time in Rahlstedt is 15:14 on Tuesday, October 06, 2026. Rahlstedt follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Rahlstedt in?
Rahlstedt uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Rahlstedt?
Is Rahlstedt on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rahlstedt is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 06, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Rahlstedt tonight?
Tonight the moon over Rahlstedt is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 18.7%.
What is solar time in Rahlstedt?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rahlstedt, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.