Current time in Essen, Germany

Time in Essen, Germany
7:44 AM
 

Essen time zone and facts

Time zone
Germany Time (CEST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Sunrise today
8:04 AM
Sunset today
6:28 PM
Country
Germany
Region
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Coordinates
51.45°N, 7.02°E

Time difference from Essen

CityTime nowDifference
New York1:44 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles10:44 PM, Mon9 hours behind
London6:44 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris7:44 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai9:44 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi11:14 AM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo2:44 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney4:44 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in Germany

  • Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Reformation Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in Germany

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Essen in?

Essen uses Germany Time (IANA zone Europe/Berlin). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Essen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Essen and New York?

Essen is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Essen and London?

Essen is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Essen today?

Today the sun rises at 8:04 AM and sets at 6:28 PM local time.

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