Current local time in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Berlin), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 270,028.
| Country: | Germany |
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| State / region: | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′N / 7°06′E |
| Population: | 270,028 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | German |
| Country calling code: | +49 |
Time zone in Gelsenkirchen
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Berlin |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Germany: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Gelsenkirchen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Gelsenkirchen today
| Sunrise: | 08:05 |
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| Sunset: | 18:26 |
| Solar noon: | 13:16 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:32 – 19:00 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gelsenkirchen
- London+1 hGelsenkirchen is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hGelsenkirchen is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hGelsenkirchen is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gelsenkirchen time
What time zone is Gelsenkirchen in?
Gelsenkirchen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Gelsenkirchen observe daylight saving time?
Gelsenkirchen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and London?
Right now Gelsenkirchen is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and New York?
Right now Gelsenkirchen is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.