Current Date And Time In Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
Friday, 14 August 2026
01:44:34 CEST
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 77,924
District: Regierungsbezirk Münster
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Castrop-Rauxel, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Castrop-Rauxel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Castrop-Rauxel | |
| District / County | Regierungsbezirk Münster | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Country | Germany | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 77,924 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Administrative Center | |
| Population Rank in North Rhine-Westphalia | #45 of 565 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 | 83 | |
| In Feet | 272 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.56 | |
| Longitude | 7.31 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.557° N 7.312° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 33' 24" N 7° 18' 42" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 33.39' N 7° 18.69' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Rhine-Westphalia Capital | 52 km Southwest of Düsseldorf | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Winterswijk, Netherlands (62 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +02:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:57 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/Berlin |
Castrop-Rauxel is a city situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, within Europe. It falls under Regierungsbezirk Münster, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Castrop-Rauxel as a Administrative Center. 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 North Rhine-Westphalia
The latitude and longitude of Castrop-Rauxel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 83 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Castrop-Rauxel on the map
Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol €. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Castrop-Rauxel exchange rates
To ring a number in Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Castrop-Rauxel ranks #45 of 565 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. It lies about 52 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Rhine-Westphalia market. › Cities near Castrop-Rauxel
Castrop-Rauxel has a recorded population of approximately 77,924 people. That places it #45 of 565 cities with population data in North Rhine-Westphalia. Browse more cities in North Rhine-Westphalia for comparison.
Castrop-Rauxel sits within Regierungsbezirk Münster, is part of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is classified as a Administrative Center.
Castrop-Rauxel keeps UTC +01:00, moving to +02:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 08:57 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Castrop-Rauxel price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol €. Check live rates on our Castrop-Rauxel currency page.
Castrop-Rauxel is about 52 km Southwest of Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. See cities near Castrop-Rauxel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Castrop-Rauxel lands you closest to Winterswijk, Netherlands, about 62 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Castrop-Rauxel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
