Current Time 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: CET
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
Daylight Hours in Alkmaar
Alkmaar gets 16h 47m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 22:04.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:40 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:41 | 05:16 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:41 | 05:16 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:41 | 05:16 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:41 | 05:16 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:07 | 23:37 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:42 | 05:16 | 13:42 | 18:07 | 22:07 | 23:37 |
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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 05:43 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Alkmaar follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Alkmaar in?
Alkmaar uses the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 — Alkmaar is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alkmaar today?
Today in Alkmaar: sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 22:04, giving 16h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alkmaar tonight?
The moon phase over Alkmaar tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% 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.