Time in Essen, Germany now
4:29:24 PM
Sunday, July 12, 2026
CEST · UTC+02:00
Time zone
CEST
UTC+02:00
Europe/Berlin
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
October 25, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:29 AM ↓ 9:45 PM
Day length 16h 16m
Solar noon 1:37 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (8)
Essen facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Coordinates
- 51.4566, 7.0123
- Population
- 593,085
Frequently asked
What time is it in Essen right now?
The current local time in Essen is shown above and updates live every second. Essen is on CEST (UTC+02:00).
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Is Essen on daylight saving time?
Yes. Essen is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Clocks change next on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Essen and New York?
New York is −6h relative to Essen (New York is currently 10:29 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
