Time Now in Benthuizen, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.08° N, 4.54° E
Elevation: -2 m above sea level
Population rank: #191 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
Local time in Benthuizen runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Amsterdam). 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. Being in the temperate belt, Benthuizen sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about -2 m, Benthuizen is practically at sea level. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 327 km distant. Modest in size, Benthuizen still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Benthuizen sees 16h 03m between a 05:46 sunrise and a 21:49 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Benthuizen
Daylight Hours in Benthuizen
Benthuizen gets 16h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benthuizen is at 05:46 and sunset in Benthuizen is at 21:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 43m near the December solstice to 16h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Benthuizen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Benthuizen right now.
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Cities Sharing Benthuizen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benthuizen.
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Prayer Times in Benthuizen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 01:48 | 05:45 | 13:48 | 18:05 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:48 | 05:46 | 13:48 | 18:05 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:48 | 05:48 | 13:48 | 18:04 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:48 | 05:49 | 13:48 | 18:04 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:48 | 05:51 | 13:48 | 18:03 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:48 | 05:52 | 13:48 | 18:03 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:48 | 05:53 | 13:48 | 18:02 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
14-day Forecast for Benthuizen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benthuizen
Sunrise
in Benthuizen
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Benthuizen
↓
9:49 PM
Day Length
16h 03m
Dawn
in Benthuizen
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Benthuizen
10:34 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Benthuizen
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
44.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:54
Distances & Clock Changes in Benthuizen
How Far Is Benthuizen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 327 km | W (261deg) |
| Paris | 390 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Moscow | 2,182 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,175 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,851 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,874 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,945 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,314 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Benthuizen?
Benthuizen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Benthuizen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Benthuizen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 175.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benthuizen
What time is it in Benthuizen right now?
The current local time in Benthuizen is 23:31 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Benthuizen follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Benthuizen in?
Benthuizen 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 Benthuizen?
Benthuizen is UTC+01:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Benthuizen local time, shift the clock 01:00 hours forward.
Is Benthuizen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Benthuizen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benthuizen today?
Benthuizen sees sunrise at 05:46 and sunset at 21:49 today, giving 16h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benthuizen tonight?
Tonight the moon over Benthuizen is in its First Quarter phase, lit 44.5%.
What is solar time in Benthuizen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Benthuizen, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.