Time in Gelsenkirchen, Germany now
2:19:07 AM
Saturday, July 4, 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
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 9:51 PM
Day length 16h 30m
Solar noon 1:36 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (8)
Gelsenkirchen facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Coordinates
- 51.5051, 7.0965
- Population
- 270,028
Frequently asked
What time is it in Gelsenkirchen right now?
The current local time in Gelsenkirchen is shown above and updates live every second. Gelsenkirchen is on CEST (UTC+02:00).
What time zone is Gelsenkirchen in?
Gelsenkirchen uses the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Is Gelsenkirchen on daylight saving time?
Yes. Gelsenkirchen is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Clocks change next on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and New York?
New York is −6h relative to Gelsenkirchen (New York is currently 8:19 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
