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Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany uses Europe/Berlin, currently CEST (UTC+02:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Rostock is a city in Germany, with a population of about 198,300. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Population
198,293
Calling code
+49
Currency
EUR
Next clock change
Rostock vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:49 / 18:02
- Day length
- 10h 14m
Common questions
What time zone is Rostock in?
Rostock uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Does Rostock observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Rostock?
Rostock is 2 hours ahead of UTC, 6 hours ahead of New York City, 1 hour ahead of London and 7 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .