Current Time in Castricum, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.55° N, 4.67° E
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #92 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
The time now in Castricum, Netherlands is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Castricum currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Castricum runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Amsterdam). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Castricum sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Castricum lies barely above sea level, at roughly 3 m. The closest large city is London, about 348 km away. Castricum is a significant city in the Netherlands, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Castricum sees 10h 35m between a 08:08 sunrise and a 18:44 sunset.
Castricum Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Castricum
Castricum gets 10h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Castricum is at 08:08 and sunset in Castricum is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 38m near the December solstice to 16h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Castricum and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Castricum right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the Netherlands
Cities Sharing Castricum's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Castricum.
Weather in Castricum
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Prayer Times in Castricum
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:10 | 08:07 | 13:26 | 16:10 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:12 | 08:09 | 13:26 | 16:08 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:14 | 08:11 | 13:26 | 16:06 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:16 | 08:13 | 13:26 | 16:05 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:17 | 08:15 | 13:26 | 16:03 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:19 | 08:16 | 13:26 | 16:01 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:21 | 08:18 | 13:25 | 16:00 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
14-day Forecast for Castricum
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Castricum
Sunrise
in Castricum
↑
8:08 AM
Sunset
in Castricum
↓
6:44 PM
Day Length
10h 35m
Dawn
in Castricum
7:33 AM
Dusk
in Castricum
7:19 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Castricum
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:37
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:23
Distances & Clock Changes in Castricum
How Far Is Castricum From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 348 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Paris | 442 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Moscow | 2,154 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Dubai | 5,180 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,841 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,870 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,914 km | NW (315deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,281 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Castricum?
Castricum next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Castricum's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Castricum and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.5deg S, 175.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Castricum
What time is it in Castricum right now?
The current local time in Castricum is 22:39 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Castricum follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Castricum in?
Clocks in Castricum 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 Castricum?
Is Castricum on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Castricum has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Castricum today?
In Castricum today the sun rises at 08:08 and sets at 18:44, giving 10h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Castricum tonight?
Over Castricum tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 33.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Castricum?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Castricum, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.