Time Now in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.13° N, 4.66° E
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #45 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: South 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
Alphen aan den Rijn sits in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 1 m, Alphen aan den Rijn is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 336 km away. Alphen aan den Rijn is a significant city in the Netherlands, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Alphen aan den Rijn gets 12h 52m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:11 and sunset at 20:03.
Time & Daylight in Alphen aan den Rijn
Daylight Hours in Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alphen aan den Rijn is at 07:11 and sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn is at 20:03.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 42m near the December solstice to 16h 45m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 12 Sep ● | 05:06 | 07:10 | 13:37 | 17:08 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:08 | 07:12 | 13:37 | 17:07 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:10 | 07:13 | 13:37 | 17:05 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:12 | 07:15 | 13:36 | 17:04 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:14 | 07:16 | 13:36 | 17:02 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:17 | 07:18 | 13:36 | 17:00 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:19 | 07:20 | 13:35 | 16:59 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alphen aan den Rijn
Sunrise
in Alphen aan den Rijn
↑
7:11 AM
Sunset
in Alphen aan den Rijn
↓
8:03 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Alphen aan den Rijn
6:36 AM
Dusk
in Alphen aan den Rijn
8:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alphen aan den Rijn
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:06
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alphen aan den Rijn
How Far Is Alphen aan den Rijn From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 336 km | W (260deg) |
| Paris | 399 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Moscow | 2,173 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,168 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,857 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,867 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,947 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,304 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alphen aan den Rijn?
Alphen aan den Rijn next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alphen aan den Rijn's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alphen aan den Rijn and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 175.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alphen aan den Rijn
What time is it in Alphen aan den Rijn right now?
The current local time in Alphen aan den Rijn is 18:46 on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Alphen aan den Rijn follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Alphen aan den Rijn in?
Clocks in Alphen aan den Rijn follow the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alphen aan den Rijn?
Alphen aan den Rijn is UTC+02:00 right now. To convert UTC to Alphen aan den Rijn local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Alphen aan den Rijn on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 12, 2026, Alphen aan den Rijn has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn today?
In Alphen aan den Rijn today the sun rises at 07:11 and sets at 20:03, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alphen aan den Rijn tonight?
Over Alphen aan den Rijn tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 3.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Alphen aan den Rijn?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alphen aan den Rijn, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.