Current Time in Essen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.46° N, 7.01° E
Elevation: 83 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Germany: CEST
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:31 | 07:28 | 12:15 | 14:35 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:32 | 07:29 | 12:15 | 14:34 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:34 | 07:31 | 12:15 | 14:32 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:36 | 07:33 | 12:15 | 14:31 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:37 | 07:35 | 12:15 | 14:30 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:39 | 07:37 | 12:15 | 14:29 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:40 | 07:38 | 12:15 | 14:27 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Essen
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
31.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:47
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Distances & Clock Changes in Essen
How Far Is Essen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 440 km | SW (231deg) |
| London | 494 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 2,057 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 4,992 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,035 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,698 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,113 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,196 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Essen?
Essen next changes its clocks on March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Essen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Essen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 173.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Essen
What time is it in Essen right now?
The current local time in Essen is 14:04 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. Essen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen runs on the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+01:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Essen?
Is Essen on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 03, 2026, Essen is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Essen tonight?
Tonight the moon over Essen is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 31.8%.
What is solar time in Essen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Essen, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.