Time Now in Zaandam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
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Zaandam ranks
#19 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 52.44° N, 4.83° E
Elevation: -1 m above sea level
Population rank: #43 of 1,862 cities in Netherlands by population
Province: North Holland
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
Clocks in Zaandam are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Amsterdam zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Zaandam lies barely above sea level, at roughly -1 m. The closest large city is London, about 355 km away. Zaandam is a significant city in the Netherlands, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Zaandam sees 12h 48m between a 07:11 sunrise and a 20:00 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Zaandam
Daylight Hours in Zaandam
Zaandam gets 12h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zaandam is at 07:11 and sunset in Zaandam is at 20:00.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 39m near the December solstice to 16h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zaandam and Major Cities
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Other Cities in Netherlands with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zaandam's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zaandam.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 05:06 | 07:11 | 13:36 | 17:06 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:08 | 07:12 | 13:36 | 17:04 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:10 | 07:14 | 13:36 | 17:03 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:13 | 07:16 | 13:35 | 17:01 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:15 | 07:17 | 13:35 | 16:59 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:17 | 07:19 | 13:34 | 16:58 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:19 | 07:21 | 13:34 | 16:56 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zaandam
Sunrise
in Zaandam
↑
7:11 AM
Sunset
in Zaandam
↓
8:00 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Dawn
in Zaandam
6:36 AM
Dusk
in Zaandam
8:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zaandam
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Zaandam
How Far Is Zaandam From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 355 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Paris | 435 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Moscow | 2,148 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Dubai | 5,166 km | ESE (106deg) |
| New York | 5,856 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,858 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,930 km | NW (315deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,278 km | ENE (61deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Zaandam?
Zaandam next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Zaandam's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zaandam and you would surface in the open ocean, near 52.4deg S, 175.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaandam
What time is it in Zaandam right now?
The current local time in Zaandam is 01:36 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Zaandam follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Zaandam in?
Clocks in Zaandam follow the Europe/Amsterdam IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Zaandam?
Is Zaandam on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Zaandam as of September 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaandam today?
Zaandam sees sunrise at 07:11 and sunset at 20:00 today, giving 12h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zaandam tonight?
Over Zaandam tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 4.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Zaandam?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zaandam, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.