Time Now in Alkmaar, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.63° N, 4.75° E
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: North Holland
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CEST
Clocks in Alkmaar are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Amsterdam zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for roughly 16 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 5 m, Alkmaar is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 356 km away. Alkmaar is a significant city in the Netherlands, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Alkmaar sees 15h 45m between a 05:54 sunrise and a 21:39 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Alkmaar
Daylight Hours in Alkmaar
Alkmaar gets 15h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alkmaar is at 05:54 and sunset in Alkmaar is at 21:39.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 37m near the December solstice to 16h 51m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 28 Jul ● | 01:47 | 05:53 | 13:47 | 18:01 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 02:03 | 05:55 | 13:47 | 18:00 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 02:18 | 05:56 | 13:47 | 18:00 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 02:28 | 05:58 | 13:47 | 17:59 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 02:36 | 05:59 | 13:47 | 17:58 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 02:43 | 06:01 | 13:47 | 17:58 | 21:33 | 23:03 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 02:50 | 06:03 | 13:47 | 17:57 | 21:31 | 23:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alkmaar
Sunrise
in Alkmaar
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Alkmaar
↓
9:39 PM
Day Length
15h 45m
Dawn
in Alkmaar
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Alkmaar
10:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alkmaar
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:13
Distances & Clock Changes in Alkmaar
How Far Is Alkmaar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 356 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Paris | 452 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Moscow | 2,145 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Dubai | 5,177 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,843 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,865 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,912 km | NW (315deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,270 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alkmaar?
Alkmaar next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alkmaar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alkmaar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.6deg S, 175.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alkmaar
What time is it in Alkmaar right now?
The current local time in Alkmaar is 15:42 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Alkmaar follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Alkmaar in?
Alkmaar uses the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alkmaar?
Is Alkmaar on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Alkmaar as of July 28, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alkmaar today?
Today in Alkmaar: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 21:39, giving 15h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alkmaar tonight?
Over Alkmaar tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Alkmaar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alkmaar, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.