What time zone is Rothenburg in?

Rothenburg 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 Rothenburg?

Clocks in Rothenburg 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 Rothenburg observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Rothenburg?

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

Current Time in Rothenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

2:36:07 AM

02:36:07

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rothenburg

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset5:02 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Lower Saxony
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 9,663
Elevation: Approximately 83 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 14' N / 10° 28' E

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Clock changes in Rothenburg

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
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 02 min3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:25 AM – 5:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:46 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:06 AM – 6:56 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:00 AM (east, 108.9°)
Sunset: 5:02 PM (west, 250.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 02 min3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (25.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 5:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:46 AM – 6:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 6:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:16 PM (east, 67.5°)
Moonset: 6:05 AM (west, 288.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:00 AM	5:02 PM	10 hr 02 min	3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:02 AM	5:00 PM	9 hr 58 min	3 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:04 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 54 min	3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:06 AM	4:56 PM	9 hr 51 min	3 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:08 AM	4:54 PM	9 hr 47 min	3 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:09 AM	4:52 PM	9 hr 43 min	3 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:11 AM	4:50 PM	9 hr 39 min	3 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Lower Saxony

Sat, Oct 31, 2026Reformation Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rothenburg in?: Rothenburg 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 Rothenburg?: Clocks in Rothenburg 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 Rothenburg observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rothenburg observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rothenburg?: Rothenburg is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer