Current local time in Rostock, Germany
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Rostock
Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 198,293.
| Country: | Germany |
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| State / region: | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Coordinates: | 54°05′N / 12°08′E |
| Population: | 198,293 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | German |
| Country calling code: | +49 |
Time zone in Rostock
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Berlin |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Germany: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Rostock is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Rostock today
| Sunrise: | 07:50 |
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| Sunset: | 18:01 |
| Solar noon: | 12:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rostock
- London+1 hRostock is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hRostock is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hRostock is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Rostock time
What time zone is Rostock in?
Rostock uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Rostock observe daylight saving time?
Rostock is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Rostock and London?
Right now Rostock is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Rostock and New York?
Right now Rostock is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.