Current Time in Leiden, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.16° N, 4.49° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #20 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: South Holland
Country: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Netherlands: CEST
The time now in Leiden, Netherlands is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Leiden currently observes CET, UTC+1. Clocks in Leiden are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Amsterdam zone. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. The sun is up for only about 10 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Leiden lies barely above sea level, at roughly 6 m. The closest large city is London, about 325 km away. Leiden is a significant city in the Netherlands, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Leiden at 07:30 and sets at 17:20, giving 9h 50m of daylight today.
Leiden Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Leiden
Leiden gets 9h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Leiden is at 07:30 and sunset in Leiden is at 17:20.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 42m near the December solstice to 16h 45m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Leiden and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Leiden right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the Netherlands
Cities Sharing Leiden's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Leiden.
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Prayer Times in Leiden
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 28 Oct ● | 05:32 | 07:29 | 12:25 | 14:52 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:33 | 07:31 | 12:25 | 14:50 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:35 | 07:33 | 12:25 | 14:49 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:36 | 07:34 | 12:25 | 14:47 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:38 | 07:36 | 12:25 | 14:46 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:40 | 07:38 | 12:25 | 14:44 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:41 | 07:40 | 12:25 | 14:43 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Leiden
Sunrise
in Leiden
↑
7:30 AM
Sunset
in Leiden
↓
5:20 PM
Day Length
9h 50m
Dawn
in Leiden
6:54 AM
Dusk
in Leiden
5:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Leiden
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:05
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:16
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Distances & Clock Changes in Leiden
How Far Is Leiden From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 325 km | W (259deg) |
| Paris | 397 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Moscow | 2,182 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,180 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,845 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,878 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,936 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,313 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Leiden?
Leiden next changes its clocks on March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Leiden's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Leiden and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.2deg S, 175.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leiden
What time is it in Leiden right now?
The current local time in Leiden is 17:40 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Leiden follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Leiden in?
Leiden 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 Leiden?
Is Leiden on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Leiden is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Leiden today?
Today in Leiden: sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset is at 17:20, giving 9h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Leiden tonight?
The moon phase over Leiden tonight is Waning Gibbous with 91.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Leiden?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Leiden, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.