🇩🇪 Essen

Essen runs on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Germany observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:39 AMSunset 9:39 PM(local)

Essen: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
EssenUTC+2
Dialing code+49
Population593,085
Coordinates51.46°N, 7.01°E
Elevation83 m
CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Essen right now?
Essen runs on UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen is on UTC+2 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Essen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Essen changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
Does Essen use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Essen commonly uses the 24-hour clock.