Current Date And Time In Rostock, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rostock, a city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rostock — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rostock | |
| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 198,293 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | #1 of 525 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Euro | |
| Code ISO-4217 | EUR | |
| Symbol | € | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +49 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .de | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 54.09 | |
| Longitude | 12.14 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.089° N 12.14° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 5' 19" N 12° 8' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 5.32' N 12° 8.43' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Capital | 70 km Southwest of Schwerin | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gedser, Denmark (56 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 15h 8m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Rostock is a city situated in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, within Europe. GeoNames classifies Rostock as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The latitude and longitude of Rostock pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rostock on the map
Rostock runs on UTC +01:00, shifting to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Rostock run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rostock exchange rates
To ring a number in Rostock from outside Germany, dial +49 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Rostock and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rostock ranks #1 of 525 cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It lies about 70 km Southwest of Schwerin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern market. › Cities near Rostock
Rostock has a recorded population of approximately 198,293 people. That places it #1 of 525 cities with population data in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Browse more cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for comparison.
Rostock is part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Rostock keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:42 AM and sets around 08:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rostock price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Rostock currency page.
Rostock is about 70 km Southwest of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. See cities near Rostock for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rostock lands you closest to Gedser, Denmark, about 56 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rostock sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
