Sunrise & sunset times in Essen, Germany
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 20:16 in Essen. All times are shown in the Europe/Berlin timezone.
Today in Essen
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Golden hour in Essen today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Essen when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Essen (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Essen’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:30 | 16:52 | 12:41 | 8h 21m |
| February | 07:45 | 17:47 | 12:46 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:36 | 12:40 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:36 | 20:28 | 13:31 | 13h 51m |
| May | 05:40 | 21:17 | 13:28 | 15h 36m |
| June | 05:14 | 21:50 | 13:32 | 16h 36m |
| July | 05:32 | 21:42 | 13:37 | 16h 10m |
| August | 06:17 | 20:54 | 13:36 | 14h 36m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:46 | 13:27 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:55 | 18:38 | 13:17 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:49 | 16:42 | 12:16 | 8h 53m |
| December | 08:30 | 16:23 | 12:27 | 7h 52m |
Solar year in Essen (2026)
Day length in Essen swings by 8h 48m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Essen
Longest day in Essen: 16h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 14m.
Moon tonight in Essen
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Essen today?▼
The sun rises at 06:46 Europe/Berlin in Essen, Germany today.
What time is sunset in Essen today?▼
The sun sets at 20:16 Europe/Berlin in Essen today.
How long is the day in Essen today?▼
Daylight in Essen today lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Essen?▼
The morning golden hour in Essen runs from 06:11 to 07:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:31 to 20:50.
What is the timezone of Essen?▼
Essen uses the Europe/Berlin timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Essen?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Essen is 21 June 2026, with 16h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Essen?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Essen is 21 December 2026, with 7h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Essen?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Essen swings by 8h 48m.