Current Time in Essen, Germany
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CETUTC+1
Essen time zone
Time Zone
Central European Time (CET)
IANA: Europe/Berlin
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 28, 2027
Coordinates
51.46° N, 7.01° E
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
5:01 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Essen to New York | -6 hours | |
| Essen to London | -1 hour | |
| Essen to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Essen to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Essen to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Essen. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Essen
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Berlin). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Essen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Essen and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Essen. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Essen?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 5:01 PM local time, giving 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Germany on the same time as Essen?
Yes. Germany uses a single time zone, so Essen has the same local time as the rest of the country.