Current Time 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: 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 Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn gets 16h 41m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 22:01.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:41 | 05:20 | 13:41 | 18:04 | 22:01 | 23:31 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:41 | 05:20 | 13:41 | 18:04 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:41 | 05:20 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:41 | 05:20 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:41 | 05:20 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:42 | 05:19 | 13:42 | 18:06 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:42 | 05:20 | 13:42 | 18:06 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
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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 05:39 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Alphen aan den Rijn follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Alphen aan den Rijn in?
Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Alphen aan den Rijn?
Alphen aan den Rijn is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Alphen aan den Rijn local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Alphen aan den Rijn on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Alphen aan den Rijn is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alphen aan den Rijn today?
Today in Alphen aan den Rijn: sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 22:01, giving 16h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alphen aan den Rijn tonight?
The moon phase over Alphen aan den Rijn tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% 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.