Time Now in Meppel, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.7° N, 6.19° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #108 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: Drenthe
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
Meppel keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Meppel sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Meppel lies barely above sea level, at roughly 2 m. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 451 km away. A major centre in the Netherlands, Meppel keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Meppel at 05:36 and sets at 21:45, giving 16h 09m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Meppel
Daylight Hours in Meppel
Meppel gets 16h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Meppel is at 05:36 and sunset in Meppel is at 21:45.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 36m near the December solstice to 16h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Meppel and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Meppel right now.
Other Cities in Netherlands with Local Time
Cities Sharing Meppel's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Meppel.
Weather in Meppel
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Prayer Times in Meppel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 01:41 | 05:35 | 13:41 | 18:00 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:41 | 05:37 | 13:41 | 17:59 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:41 | 05:38 | 13:41 | 17:59 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:41 | 05:40 | 13:41 | 17:58 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:41 | 05:41 | 13:41 | 17:58 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:41 | 05:43 | 13:41 | 17:57 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:41 | 05:44 | 13:41 | 17:57 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
14-day Forecast for Meppel
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Meppel
Sunrise
in Meppel
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Meppel
↓
9:45 PM
Day Length
16h 09m
Dawn
in Meppel
4:49 AM
Dusk
in Meppel
10:32 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Meppel
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
36.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Meppel
How Far Is Meppel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 451 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Paris | 505 km | SW (214deg) |
| Moscow | 2,052 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Dubai | 5,086 km | ESE (107deg) |
| New York | 5,931 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,770 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,974 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,183 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Meppel?
Meppel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Meppel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Meppel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.7deg S, 173.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meppel
What time is it in Meppel right now?
The current local time in Meppel is 05:20 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Meppel follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Meppel in?
Clocks in Meppel follow the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Meppel?
Is Meppel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 20, 2026, Meppel has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Meppel today?
In Meppel today the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 21:45, giving 16h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Meppel tonight?
Over Meppel tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 36.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Meppel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Meppel, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.