Time Now in Ratingen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.3° N, 6.85° E
Elevation: 64 m above sea level
Population rank: #115 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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
Ratingen 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 Ratingen, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ratingen
Daylight Hours in Ratingen
Ratingen gets 16h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ratingen is at 05:28 and sunset in Ratingen is at 21:46.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 51m near the December solstice to 16h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ratingen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ratingen right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Ratingen
What is the current local time in Ratingen?
The live local time in Ratingen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ratingen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Ratingen in?
Ratingen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Ratingen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ratingen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Ratingen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ratingen.
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Prayer Times in Ratingen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 01:37 | 05:28 | 13:37 | 17:57 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:38 | 05:29 | 13:38 | 17:57 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:38 | 05:30 | 13:38 | 17:57 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:38 | 05:31 | 13:38 | 17:57 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 01:38 | 05:32 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 01:38 | 05:33 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 01:38 | 05:34 | 13:38 | 17:56 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ratingen
Sunrise
in Ratingen
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Ratingen
↓
9:46 PM
Day Length
16h 17m
Dawn
in Ratingen
4:42 AM
Dusk
in Ratingen
10:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ratingen
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
23.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ratingen
How Far Is Ratingen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 420 km | SW (231deg) |
| London | 484 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 2,074 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 4,998 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,031 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,707 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,118 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,214 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ratingen?
Ratingen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ratingen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ratingen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.3deg S, 173.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ratingen
What time is it in Ratingen right now?
The current local time in Ratingen is 10:09 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Ratingen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Ratingen in?
Ratingen 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 Ratingen?
Is Ratingen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ratingen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ratingen today?
Today in Ratingen: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 21:46, giving 16h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ratingen tonight?
The moon phase over Ratingen tonight is Waning Crescent with 23.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Ratingen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ratingen, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.