Time Now in Groningen, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 53.22° N, 6.57° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: Groningen
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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
Groningen is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Groningen, Netherlands, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Groningen
Daylight Hours in Groningen
Groningen gets 16h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Groningen is at 05:28 and sunset in Groningen is at 21:50.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 31m near the December solstice to 16h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Groningen and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Groningen
What is the current local time in Groningen?
The live local time in Groningen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Groningen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Groningen in?
Groningen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Groningen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Groningen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Groningen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Groningen.
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Prayer Times in Groningen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:39 | 05:27 | 13:39 | 18:00 | 21:52 | 23:22 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:39 | 05:28 | 13:39 | 18:00 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:40 | 05:30 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:40 | 05:31 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:40 | 05:33 | 13:40 | 17:59 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:40 | 05:34 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:40 | 05:36 | 13:40 | 17:58 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Groningen
Sunrise
in Groningen
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Groningen
↓
9:50 PM
Day Length
16h 22m
Dawn
in Groningen
4:39 AM
Dusk
in Groningen
10:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Groningen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:13
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Distances & Clock Changes in Groningen
How Far Is Groningen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 493 km | WSW (250deg) |
| Paris | 568 km | SSW (213deg) |
| Moscow | 2,008 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Dubai | 5,080 km | ESE (108deg) |
| New York | 5,934 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,751 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,950 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,134 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Groningen?
Groningen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Groningen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Groningen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.2deg S, 173.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Groningen
What time is it in Groningen right now?
The current local time in Groningen is 15:08 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Groningen follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Groningen in?
Groningen 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 Groningen?
Is Groningen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Groningen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Groningen today?
Today in Groningen: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 21:50, giving 16h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Groningen tonight?
The moon phase over Groningen tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Groningen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Groningen, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.