Current Time in Recklinghausen
About Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen is located in Germany, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 122,438. It runs on Europe/Berlin time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Recklinghausen observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryGermany
- Population122,438
- Latitude51.6138°
- Longitude7.1974°
- Time zoneEurope/Berlin
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Recklinghausen Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Recklinghausen's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Recklinghausen
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Germany National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 14 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 25 |
| German Unity Day | Sat, Oct 3 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 6 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 17 |
| German Unity Day | Sun, Oct 3 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 25 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, Jun 5 |
| German Unity Day | Tue, Oct 3 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 10 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 21 |
| German Unity Day | Wed, Oct 3 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 30 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| German Unity Day | Thu, Oct 3 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| St Stephen's Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Recklinghausen observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Recklinghausen
What time zone is Recklinghausen in?
Recklinghausen, Germany uses the Europe/Berlin time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Recklinghausen observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Recklinghausen observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Recklinghausen today?
The sun rises at 7:48 AM and sets at 6:47 PM in Recklinghausen today, giving 10h 58m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Recklinghausen and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Recklinghausen right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Recklinghausen?
Recklinghausen is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.