Current Time 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
The time now in Utrecht, Netherlands is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Utrecht currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Utrecht runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Amsterdam). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. 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 10h 36m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:06 and sunset at 18:43.
Utrecht Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Utrecht
Utrecht gets 10h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Utrecht is at 08:06 and sunset in Utrecht is at 18:43.
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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Current Time in Other Cities in the Netherlands
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:09 | 08:05 | 13:25 | 16:09 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:11 | 08:07 | 13:24 | 16:07 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:13 | 08:08 | 13:24 | 16:06 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:14 | 08:10 | 13:24 | 16:04 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:16 | 08:12 | 13:24 | 16:02 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:18 | 08:14 | 13:24 | 16:01 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:19 | 08:16 | 13:24 | 15:59 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Utrecht
Sunrise
in Utrecht
↑
8:06 AM
Sunset
in Utrecht
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
10h 36m
Dawn
in Utrecht
7:31 AM
Dusk
in Utrecht
7:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Utrecht
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:20
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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 09:08 on Friday, October 16, 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 October 16, 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 08:06 and sets at 18:43, giving 10h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Utrecht tonight?
The moon phase over Utrecht tonight is Waxing Crescent with 28.4% 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.