Current Time in Essen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.46° N, 7.01° E
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST
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Prayer Times in Essen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 02 Sep ● | 04:37 | 06:45 | 13:31 | 17:14 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 03 Sep | 04:39 | 06:47 | 13:31 | 17:13 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Fri, 04 Sep | 04:41 | 06:48 | 13:31 | 17:11 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Sat, 05 Sep | 04:44 | 06:50 | 13:30 | 17:10 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Sun, 06 Sep | 04:46 | 06:52 | 13:30 | 17:08 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Mon, 07 Sep | 04:48 | 06:53 | 13:30 | 17:07 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Tue, 08 Sep | 04:51 | 06:55 | 13:29 | 17:05 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Essen
Sunrise
in Essen
↑
6:46 AM
Sunset
in Essen
↓
8:15 PM
Day Length
13h 29m
Dawn
in Essen
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Essen
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Essen
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:53
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Essen
What time is it in Essen right now?
The live local time in Essen, Germany is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Essen is in the Europe / Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00).
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen uses the Europe / Berlin time zone (CET), which is UTC+01:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Berlin.
Does Essen observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Essen observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from CET to CEST in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Essen and UTC?
Essen is UTC+01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Essen today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Essen are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Essen is 13h 29m.