Current Local Time in Essen
Essen, Germany (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Essen follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/BerlinData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Essen
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (17-22°C) and cool winters (1-5°C). Frequent cloud cover and rain.
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📍About Essen Time Zone
Essen is located in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Germany, Essen serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Essen is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Essen, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Essen observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Essen has a population of approximately 590K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Essen from abroad, use the country code +49 201. The primary language spoken is German.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Essen time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Essen conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Essen Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Berlin (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Germany (DE)
- • Coordinates: 51.46°, 7.01°
- • Calling Code: +49 201