Sunrise and Sunset times in Essen, Germany 
Essen
🌇 High chance of a beautiful sunset!
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1 742 140 people
Current temperature 16 ° C 
Partly cloudy
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:49:57
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 Sunset: 20:11:48
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Day Length: 13h 21m 51s
Time zone: Europe/Berlin, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: 51.45, Longitude: 7.0166
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:45:12 | 13:31:51 | 20:18:31 | 13h 33m 19s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:46:47 | 13:31:32 | 20:16:18 | 13h 29m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:48:22 | 13:31:13 | 20:14:03 | 13h 25m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:49:57 | 13:30:53 | 20:11:48 | 13h 21m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:51:32 | 13:30:33 | 20:09:33 | 13h 18m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:53:07 | 13:30:12 | 20:07:17 | 13h 14m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:54:42 | 13:29:52 | 20:05:01 | 13h 10m 19s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:56:17 | 13:29:31 | 20:02:45 | 13h 6m 28s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:57:53 | 13:29:10 | 20:00:28 | 13h 2m 35s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:59:28 | 13:28:49 | 19:58:11 | 12h 58m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 07:01:03 | 13:28:28 | 19:55:54 | 12h 54m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 07:02:38 | 13:28:07 | 19:53:36 | 12h 50m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 07:04:13 | 13:27:46 | 19:51:18 | 12h 47m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 07:05:48 | 13:27:24 | 19:49:00 | 12h 43m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 07:07:24 | 13:27:03 | 19:46:42 | 12h 39m 18s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 07:08:59 | 13:26:42 | 19:44:24 | 12h 35m 25s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 07:10:35 | 13:26:20 | 19:42:06 | 12h 31m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 07:12:10 | 13:25:59 | 19:39:47 | 12h 27m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 07:13:46 | 13:25:37 | 19:37:29 | 12h 23m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 07:15:22 | 13:25:16 | 19:35:10 | 12h 19m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 07:16:57 | 13:24:55 | 19:32:52 | 12h 15m 55s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 07:18:33 | 13:24:33 | 19:30:33 | 12h 12m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 07:20:10 | 13:24:12 | 19:28:15 | 12h 8m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 07:21:46 | 13:23:51 | 19:25:57 | 12h 4m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 07:23:22 | 13:23:31 | 19:23:39 | 12h 0m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 07:24:59 | 13:23:10 | 19:21:21 | 11h 56m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 07:26:36 | 13:22:50 | 19:19:03 | 11h 52m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 07:28:13 | 13:22:29 | 19:16:46 | 11h 48m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 07:29:50 | 13:22:09 | 19:14:29 | 11h 44m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 07:31:27 | 13:21:50 | 19:12:12 | 11h 40m 45s |
Day length in Essen during the year on the chart:
Essen on Germany map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks