What time is it in Essen right now?

Essen is on Europe/Berlin, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Essen in?

Essen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Essen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.

What time do the sun rise and set in Essen today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:51 AM and sets at about 9:24 PM local time in Essen, giving roughly 15h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:38 PM.

Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia

Current local time in Essen

Essen keeps time on the Europe/Berlin zone, currently UTC+2. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia

11:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC+2

Essen time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Europe/Berlin
Current UTC offset: UTC+2
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
Country: Germany
Region: North Rhine-Westphalia
Coordinates: 51.46°, 7.01°
Population: 593,085
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Essen today

Computed from Essen's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 9:24 PM
Solar noon: 1:38 PM
Day length: 15h 32m
Civil dawn: 5:03 AM
Civil dusk: 10:12 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:35 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:40 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Essen time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Essen is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	9h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	1h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	2h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	7h behind

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Working with Essen time

Scheduling across Europe/Berlin is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Essen and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Europe/Berlin.Track clock changesSee exactly when Essen next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Essen beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Essen offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Europe/Berlin baked in, not guessed.

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Essentime — questions & answers

What time is it in Essen right now?: Essen is on Europe/Berlin, currently UTC+2. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Essen in?: Essen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, which is UTC+2 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Essen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 25, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+1.
What time do the sun rise and set in Essen today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:51 AM and sets at about 9:24 PM local time in Essen, giving roughly 15h 32m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:38 PM.