Time Now in Rostock, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 54.09° N, 12.14° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m 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
Rostock 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 Rostock, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rostock
Daylight Hours in Rostock
Rostock gets 16h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rostock is at 04:48 and sunset in Rostock is at 21:43.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 20m near the December solstice to 17h 09m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Rostock
What is the current local time in Rostock?
The live local time in Rostock is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rostock currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Rostock in?
Rostock uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Rostock observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rostock is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Rostock's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rostock.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 01:16 | 04:48 | 13:16 | 17:42 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:16 | 04:49 | 13:16 | 17:42 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:16 | 04:50 | 13:16 | 17:42 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:16 | 04:51 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:16 | 04:52 | 13:16 | 17:41 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:17 | 04:53 | 13:17 | 17:41 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 01:17 | 04:55 | 13:17 | 17:41 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rostock
Sunrise
in Rostock
↑
4:48 AM
Sunset
in Rostock
↓
9:43 PM
Day Length
16h 54m
Dawn
in Rostock
3:55 AM
Dusk
in Rostock
10:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rostock
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:10
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:50
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Distances & Clock Changes in Rostock
How Far Is Rostock From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 872 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Paris | 892 km | SW (233deg) |
| Moscow | 1,629 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Dubai | 4,773 km | ESE (115deg) |
| New York | 6,235 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,406 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,760 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,840 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rostock?
Rostock next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rostock's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rostock and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.1deg S, 167.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rostock
What time is it in Rostock right now?
The current local time in Rostock is 14:42 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Rostock follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Rostock in?
Rostock 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 Rostock?
Is Rostock on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rostock is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rostock today?
Today in Rostock: sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset is at 21:43, giving 16h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rostock tonight?
The moon phase over Rostock tonight is Last Quarter with 53.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Rostock?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rostock, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.