What time zone is Ranstadt in?

Ranstadt uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.

When is the next clock change in Ranstadt?

Clocks in Ranstadt move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Ranstadt observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Ranstadt observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Ranstadt?

Ranstadt is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Ranstadt, Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

5:14:12 PM

17:14:12

Saturday, November 14, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Ranstadt is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Ranstadt

Sunrise7:36 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset4:40 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Hesse
District: Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 5,042
Elevation: Approximately 137 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 50° 21' N / 8° 59' E

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Clock changes in Ranstadt

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Solar noon: 12:08 PM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 04 min3 min shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:20 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:42 AM – 6:33 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination23%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:36 AM (southeast, 118.2°)
Sunset: 4:40 PM (southwest, 241.6°)
Day length: 9 hr 04 min3 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:08 PM (21.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:20 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:32 PM (southeast, 131.6°)
Moonset: 8:18 PM (southwest, 230.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:36 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 04 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:37 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 01 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:39 AM	4:37 PM	8 hr 58 min	2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:41 AM	4:36 PM	8 hr 55 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:42 AM	4:35 PM	8 hr 52 min	2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:44 AM	4:33 PM	8 hr 50 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:46 AM	4:32 PM	8 hr 47 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Hesse

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ranstadt in?: Ranstadt uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.
When is the next clock change in Ranstadt?: Clocks in Ranstadt move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Ranstadt observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Ranstadt observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ranstadt?: Ranstadt is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer