Time Now in Utrecht, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Lat/Long: 52.09° N, 5.12° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: Utrecht
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
Local time in Utrecht runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Amsterdam). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Utrecht lies barely above sea level, at roughly 13 m. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 367 km distant. As one of the Netherlands's largest cities, Utrecht is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Utrecht gets 13h 35m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:51 and sunset at 20:26.
Time & Daylight in Utrecht
Daylight Hours in Utrecht
Utrecht gets 13h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Utrecht is at 06:51 and sunset in Utrecht is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 43m near the December solstice to 16h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Utrecht and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Utrecht's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Utrecht.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Sep ● | 04:38 | 06:50 | 13:39 | 17:23 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:41 | 06:52 | 13:39 | 17:22 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:43 | 06:53 | 13:39 | 17:20 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:46 | 06:55 | 13:38 | 17:19 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:48 | 06:57 | 13:38 | 17:17 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:50 | 06:58 | 13:38 | 17:16 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:53 | 07:00 | 13:37 | 17:14 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Utrecht
Sunrise
in Utrecht
↑
6:51 AM
Sunset
in Utrecht
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
13h 35m
Dawn
in Utrecht
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Utrecht
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Utrecht
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:11
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Distances & Clock Changes in Utrecht
How Far Is Utrecht From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 367 km | W (262deg) |
| Paris | 409 km | SSW (210deg) |
| Moscow | 2,146 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 5,137 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,888 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,835 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,972 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,279 km | ENE (62deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Utrecht?
Utrecht next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Utrecht's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Utrecht and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.1deg S, 174.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Utrecht
What time is it in Utrecht right now?
The current local time in Utrecht is 05:33 on Tuesday, September 01, 2026. Utrecht follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Utrecht in?
Utrecht runs on the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Utrecht?
Is Utrecht on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 01, 2026, Utrecht has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Utrecht today?
In Utrecht today the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 20:26, giving 13h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Utrecht tonight?
The moon phase over Utrecht tonight is Waning Gibbous with 83.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Utrecht?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Utrecht, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.