Time Now in Nijmegen, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 51.84° N, 5.85° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: Gelderland
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
Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen, Netherlands, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Nijmegen
Daylight Hours in Nijmegen
Nijmegen gets 16h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nijmegen is at 05:36 and sunset in Nijmegen is at 21:47.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 46m near the December solstice to 16h 42m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Nijmegen
What is the current local time in Nijmegen?
The live local time in Nijmegen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Nijmegen currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Nijmegen in?
Nijmegen uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Nijmegen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nijmegen is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Nijmegen's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nijmegen.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 01:42 | 05:36 | 13:42 | 18:01 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 01:42 | 05:37 | 13:42 | 18:01 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:42 | 05:38 | 13:42 | 18:00 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:42 | 05:40 | 13:42 | 18:00 | 21:45 | 23:15 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:42 | 05:41 | 13:42 | 17:59 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:43 | 05:42 | 13:43 | 17:59 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:43 | 05:44 | 13:43 | 17:59 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nijmegen
Sunrise
in Nijmegen
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Nijmegen
↓
9:47 PM
Day Length
16h 10m
Dawn
in Nijmegen
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Nijmegen
10:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nijmegen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Nijmegen
How Far Is Nijmegen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 414 km | W (267deg) |
| Paris | 414 km | SW (218deg) |
| Moscow | 2,111 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,081 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,945 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,782 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,027 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,248 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Nijmegen?
Nijmegen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Nijmegen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nijmegen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.8deg S, 174.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nijmegen
What time is it in Nijmegen right now?
The current local time in Nijmegen is 17:58 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Nijmegen follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Nijmegen in?
Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen?
Is Nijmegen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Nijmegen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nijmegen today?
Today in Nijmegen: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 21:47, giving 16h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nijmegen tonight?
The moon phase over Nijmegen tonight is Waxing Crescent with 7.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Nijmegen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nijmegen, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.