Days in Essen are currently getting shorter, about 27 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Essen
Essen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.4566° N, 7.0123° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,728 km (3,559 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,291 km (2,666 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,747 km (9,785 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 486 km (302 mi) east
Essen lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Essen
The point on Earth exactly opposite Essen is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Essen, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Essen
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Essen
Essen is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Essen is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Essen
In Essen, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 37m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 50m, a difference of roughly 8h 47m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Essen's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Essen at 51.46° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Essen
With a population of 593,085, Essen ranks as the 8th most populous city in Germany, out of 1,144 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Essen
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS / EDDL) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Essen.
Current local time at the airport is 05:28:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Essen
Essen uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Berlin. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Essen
Business hours in Essen (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Essen
Compare time in Essen with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Essen
Official national holiday observed in Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen follows the Europe/Berlin time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Essen at UTC+2.
What time is it in Essen right now?
The current local time in Essen is 05:28:22 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Essen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Essen is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Essen?
Essen is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Essen?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is the nearest airport to Essen, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:28:22.
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