Essen, Germany
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Essen, Germany is 16:07:59.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 593,085
- Coordinates
- 51.46° N, 7.01° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- German
- Country Area
- 357,021 km²
Time Difference Between Essen and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Essen
Current weather conditions in Essen including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
15°C
Overcast
Humidity
70%
Wind
13 km/h
Visibility
18 km
15°
9°
16°
11°
18°
9°
17°
11°
20°
11°
Cities Near Essen
- Time in Gelsenkirchen8 km
- Time in Bottrop9 km
- Time in Mülheim10 km
- Time in Oberhausen11 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Essen
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Essen and New York
- Time difference between Essen and London
- Time difference between Essen and Tokyo
- Time difference between Essen and Sydney
- Time difference between Essen and Dubai
- Time difference between Essen and Singapore
- Time difference between Essen and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Essen and Paris
Map of Essen
Map showing the location of Essen at coordinates 51.45657, 7.01228.
About Essen Time
Essen is located in Europe, Germanyand follows the Europe/Berlin time zone. The city has a population of approximately 593,085 people.
The current local time in Essen is determined by the Europe/Berlin time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Essen, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Essen
What time zone is Essen in?
Essen is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (GMT+2) in Germany.
What is the current UTC offset for Essen?
Essen is currently at UTC+2 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Essen observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Essen observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Essen?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Essen, Germany, updated every second.