What time is it in Castrop-Rauxel right now?

Castrop-Rauxel is on Europe/Berlin, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Castrop-Rauxel in?

Castrop-Rauxel uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Castrop-Rauxel observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Castrop-Rauxel today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 9:14 PM local time in Castrop-Rauxel, giving roughly 15h 16m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:37 PM.

Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia

Current local time in Castrop-Rauxel

Castrop-Rauxel keeps time on the Europe/Berlin zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia

04:47

Fri, Jul 31UTC+2

Castrop-Rauxel time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Berlin
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Germany
Region: North Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates: 51.56°, 7.31°
Population: 77,924
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Castrop-Rauxel today

Computed from Castrop-Rauxel's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Solar noon: 1:37 PM
Day length: 15h 16m
Civil dawn: 5:11 AM
Civil dusk: 10:01 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:41 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:31 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Castrop-Rauxel time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Castrop-Rauxel is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:47 AM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:47 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:47 PM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	11:47 PM	7h behind

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Working with Castrop-Rauxel time

Scheduling across Europe/Berlin is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Castrop-Rauxel and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Berlin.Track clock changesSee exactly when Castrop-Rauxel next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Castrop-Rauxel beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Castrop-Rauxel offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Berlin baked in, not guessed.

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Castrop-Rauxeltime — questions & answers

What time is it in Castrop-Rauxel right now?: Castrop-Rauxel is on Europe/Berlin, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Castrop-Rauxel in?: Castrop-Rauxel uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Castrop-Rauxel observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Castrop-Rauxel today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 9:14 PM local time in Castrop-Rauxel, giving roughly 15h 16m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:37 PM.