Time Now in Gelsenkirchen, Germany 🇩🇪
Lat/Long: 51.51° N, 7.1° E
Elevation: 48 m above sea level
Population rank: #31 of 11,536 cities in Germany by population
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
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
Gelsenkirchen is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gelsenkirchen
Daylight Hours in Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen gets 16h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gelsenkirchen is at 05:22 and sunset in Gelsenkirchen is at 21:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 38m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gelsenkirchen
What is the current local time in Gelsenkirchen?
The live local time in Gelsenkirchen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gelsenkirchen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Gelsenkirchen in?
Gelsenkirchen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Gelsenkirchen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gelsenkirchen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 01:36 | 05:22 | 13:36 | 17:57 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:36 | 05:23 | 13:36 | 17:57 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:36 | 05:24 | 13:36 | 17:57 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:36 | 05:25 | 13:36 | 17:57 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:36 | 05:26 | 13:36 | 17:57 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 01:37 | 05:27 | 13:37 | 17:56 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 01:37 | 05:28 | 13:37 | 17:56 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gelsenkirchen
Sunrise
in Gelsenkirchen
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Gelsenkirchen
↓
9:49 PM
Day Length
16h 26m
Dawn
in Gelsenkirchen
4:35 AM
Dusk
in Gelsenkirchen
10:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gelsenkirchen
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Gelsenkirchen
How Far Is Gelsenkirchen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 449 km | SW (231deg) |
| London | 500 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 2,049 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 4,988 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 6,038 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,693 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,113 km | NW (317deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,188 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gelsenkirchen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gelsenkirchen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 172.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelsenkirchen
What time is it in Gelsenkirchen right now?
The current local time in Gelsenkirchen is 06:54 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Gelsenkirchen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone.
What time zone is Gelsenkirchen in?
Gelsenkirchen uses the Europe/Berlin IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Gelsenkirchen local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Gelsenkirchen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gelsenkirchen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gelsenkirchen today?
Today in Gelsenkirchen: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 21:49, giving 16h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gelsenkirchen tonight?
The moon phase over Gelsenkirchen tonight is Waning Gibbous with 67.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Gelsenkirchen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gelsenkirchen, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.