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: 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
Utrecht 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 Utrecht, Netherlands, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Utrecht
Daylight Hours in Utrecht
Utrecht gets 16h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Utrecht is at 05:41 and sunset in Utrecht is at 21:49.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 43m near the December solstice to 16h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Utrecht and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Utrecht right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Utrecht
What is the current local time in Utrecht?
The live local time in Utrecht is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Utrecht currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Utrecht in?
Utrecht uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Utrecht observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Utrecht is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Utrecht's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Utrecht.
Weather in Utrecht
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Prayer Times in Utrecht
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:45 | 05:40 | 13:45 | 18:04 | 21:50 | 23:20 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:45 | 05:41 | 13:45 | 18:03 | 21:49 | 23:19 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:45 | 05:43 | 13:45 | 18:03 | 21:48 | 23:18 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:45 | 05:44 | 13:45 | 18:02 | 21:47 | 23:17 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:45 | 05:45 | 13:45 | 18:02 | 21:46 | 23:16 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:46 | 05:47 | 13:46 | 18:02 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:46 | 05:48 | 13:46 | 18:01 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
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Utrecht Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Utrecht
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14-day Forecast for Utrecht
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Utrecht
Sunrise
in Utrecht
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Utrecht
↓
9:49 PM
Day Length
16h 08m
Dawn
in Utrecht
4:55 AM
Dusk
in Utrecht
10:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Utrecht
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:29
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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 04:48 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Utrecht follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Utrecht in?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
Is Utrecht on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Utrecht is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Utrecht today?
Today in Utrecht: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 21:49, giving 16h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Utrecht tonight?
The moon phase over Utrecht tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.9% 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.