Sunrise and Sunset in Essen Today
In Essen, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:32 and sets at 16:58. The day length is 9h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 12:15.
Essen: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Essen at 12:15 – 15 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 05:14, the latest on December 30 at 08:37.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:23 and latest on June 25 at 21:53.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Essen through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:30 | 16:52 | 8 h 22 min | southwest 236° | 55 h |
| Feb | 07:45 | 17:47 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 251° | 73 h |
| Mar | 06:46 | 18:36 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 126 h |
| Apr | 06:36 | 20:28 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 287° | 173 h |
| May | 05:40 | 21:17 | 15 h 37 min | west-northwest 303° | 205 h |
| Jun | 05:14 | 21:50 | 16 h 36 min | northwest 311° | 198 h |
| Jul | 05:32 | 21:42 | 16 h 10 min | northwest 307° | 208 h |
| Aug | 06:17 | 20:54 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 294° | 193 h |
| Sep | 07:06 | 19:46 | 12 h 40 min | west 276° | 150 h |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:38 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° | 110 h |
| Nov | 07:49 | 16:42 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 240° | 61 h |
| Dec | 08:30 | 16:23 | 7 h 52 min | southwest 232° | 45 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 79° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 208 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 45 – 1,597 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Essen-Bredeney, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Essen
Morning: 07:10–08:22 · Evening: 16:07–17:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Essen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:10 to 08:22. The evening golden hour extends from 16:07 to 17:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Essen
Morning: 06:56–07:10 · Evening: 17:20–17:33
The Blue Hour in Essen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:20 to 17:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Essen
Essen is located at a latitude of 51.46° and a longitude of 7.01°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Essen vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Essen
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Essen. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Essen, with up to 16h 38m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Essen sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Essen brings the shortest days with only 7h 50m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Essen
On the same latitude as Essen
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Essen (51.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 26m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Essen
When does the sun rise in Essen today?
Today the sun rises in Essen at 07:32 and sets at 16:58.
How long is the day in Essen today?
The day lasts 9h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Essen today?
In the morning from 07:10–08:22, in the evening from 16:07–17:20.
When is the longest day in Essen?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 50m.
When does it get dark in Essen today?
It is dark from 17:33, fully dark from 18:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Essen. All times are in local time. How it is calculated