Current Time in Rakvere, Estonia 🇪🇪
Lat/Long: 59.35° N, 26.36° E
Elevation: 84 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 193 cities in Estonia by population
County: Lääne-Virumaa
IANA Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Estonia: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Estonia: EEST
The time now in Rakvere, Estonia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rakvere currently observes EEST, UTC+3. Rakvere keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Europe/Tallinn time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 10 hours today. So far from the equator, Rakvere swings between very long summer days and very short winter ones. Rakvere sits at a modest 84 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 780 km away. A major centre in Estonia, Rakvere keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Rakvere gets 9h 58m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:59 and sunset at 17:58.
Rakvere Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rakvere
Rakvere gets 9h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rakvere is at 07:59 and sunset in Rakvere is at 17:58.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 03m near the December solstice to 18h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rakvere and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Rakvere's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rakvere.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:38 | 07:58 | 12:59 | 15:20 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:40 | 08:01 | 12:59 | 15:18 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:42 | 08:03 | 12:59 | 15:16 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:45 | 08:05 | 12:59 | 15:14 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:47 | 08:08 | 12:59 | 15:12 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:49 | 08:10 | 12:58 | 15:10 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:51 | 08:13 | 12:58 | 15:08 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rakvere
Sunrise
in Rakvere
↑
7:59 AM
Sunset
in Rakvere
↓
5:58 PM
Day Length
9h 58m
Dawn
in Rakvere
7:17 AM
Dusk
in Rakvere
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rakvere
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
43.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:10
Distances & Clock Changes in Rakvere
How Far Is Rakvere From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 780 km | ESE (116deg) |
| London | 1,868 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Paris | 1,934 km | WSW (244deg) |
| Dubai | 4,407 km | SE (137deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,806 km | ESE (120deg) |
| New York | 6,733 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,765 km | E (80deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,811 km | NE (52deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rakvere?
Rakvere next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rakvere's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rakvere and you would surface in the open ocean, near 59.4deg S, 153.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rakvere
What time is it in Rakvere right now?
The current local time in Rakvere is 01:14 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Rakvere follows the Europe/Tallinn time zone.
What time zone is Rakvere in?
Rakvere runs on the Europe/Tallinn IANA time zone (UTC+03:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rakvere?
Is Rakvere on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rakvere is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rakvere today?
In Rakvere today the sun rises at 07:59 and sets at 17:58, giving 9h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rakvere tonight?
Over Rakvere tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 43.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Rakvere?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rakvere, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.