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Essen, Germany: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Essen, Germany. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Essen, Germany, sunrise is at 7:38 AM and sunset is at 4:55 PM (Europe/Berlin). The day lasts 9h 17m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:29 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:04 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 12:29 PM
Today’s solar times in Essen
Dawn
7:02 AM
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:29 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:04 PM
Sunset
4:55 PM
Dusk
5:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 17m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
51.4566, 7.0123
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 51.4566, longitude 7.0123, and the Europe/Berlin time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Essen over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 17m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 14m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 54m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 8:25 AM | 4:25 PM | 8h 00m |
What these times mean
Essen changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Essen throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 21m |
| February | 7:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 35m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 36m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:44 PM | 16h 11m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:57 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 7:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 54m |
| December | 8:32 AM | 4:24 PM | 7h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:15 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
9:54 PM
June 22
Longest day
16h 38m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 50m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Essen with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 10:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Essen today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Essen, Germany is at 7:38 AM and sunset is at 4:55 PM (Europe/Berlin).
How long is the day in Essen today?
Today in Essen, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 17m.
When is golden hour in Essen?
Morning golden hour in Essen ends at 8:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Essen?
Solar noon in Essen is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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