Current Time in Rijen, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 51.59° N, 4.92° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #219 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: North Brabant
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 Rijen, Netherlands is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rijen currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Rijen sits in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, UTC+01:00. 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, Rijen sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Rijen lies barely above sea level, at roughly 11 m. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 349 km distant. Modest in size, Rijen still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Rijen gets 10h 30m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:09 and sunset at 18:40.
Rijen Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rijen
Rijen gets 10h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rijen is at 08:09 and sunset in Rijen is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 48m near the December solstice to 16h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rijen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rijen right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the Netherlands
Cities Sharing Rijen's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rijen.
Weather in Rijen
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Prayer Times in Rijen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 06:14 | 08:08 | 13:25 | 16:08 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:15 | 08:10 | 13:25 | 16:06 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:17 | 08:12 | 13:25 | 16:04 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:19 | 08:14 | 13:25 | 16:03 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:20 | 08:15 | 13:24 | 16:01 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:22 | 08:17 | 13:24 | 16:00 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:24 | 08:19 | 13:24 | 15:58 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
14-day Forecast for Rijen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rijen
Moon Phases & Times for Rijen
Distances & Clock Changes in Rijen
How Far Is Rijen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 349 km | W (270deg) |
| Paris | 355 km | SSW (212deg) |
| Moscow | 2,181 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Dubai | 5,135 km | ESE (105deg) |
| New York | 5,895 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,844 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,002 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,317 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rijen?
Rijen next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rijen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rijen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.6deg S, 175.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rijen
What time is it in Rijen right now?
The current local time in Rijen is 22:43 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Rijen follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Rijen in?
Rijen uses the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Rijen?
Is Rijen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rijen is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rijen today?
In Rijen today the sun rises at 08:09 and sets at 18:40, giving 10h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rijen tonight?
Over Rijen tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 51.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Rijen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rijen, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.