What time zone is Essel in?

Essel uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.

When is the next clock change in Essel?

Clocks in Essel move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Essel observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Essel observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Essel?

Essel is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Essel, Lower Saxony, Germany

7:08:08 AM

07:08:08

Sunday, October 25, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Berlin

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Time zone details

Essel is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Essel

Sunrise7:05 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:05 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Germany
Administrative area: Lower Saxony
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: German
Dialing code: +49
Population: 1,095
Elevation: Approximately 28 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 41' N / 9° 38' E

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Clock changes in Essel

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 00 min3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:29 AM – 5:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:49 AM – 6:20 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 7:00 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:05 AM (east, 109.1°)
Sunset: 5:05 PM (west, 250.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 00 min3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (25.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:29 AM – 5:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 6:20 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 7:00 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:18 PM (northeast, 67.3°)
Moonset: 6:10 AM (west, 288.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:05 AM	5:05 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:06 AM	5:03 PM	9 hr 56 min	3 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:08 AM	5:00 PM	9 hr 52 min	3 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:10 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 48 min	3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:12 AM	4:57 PM	9 hr 45 min	3 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:14 AM	4:55 PM	9 hr 41 min	3 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:16 AM	4:53 PM	9 hr 37 min	3 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Lower Saxony

Sat, Oct 31, 2026Reformation Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Essel in?: Essel uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Berlin.
When is the next clock change in Essel?: Clocks in Essel move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Essel observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Essel observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Essel?: Essel is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer