Current Time in Zaandam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
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: 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
Zaandam 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 Zaandam, Netherlands, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Zaandam
Zaandam gets 16h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zaandam is at 05:18 and sunset in Zaandam is at 22:03.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 39m near the December solstice to 16h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zaandam and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zaandam right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zaandam.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 01:40 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:04 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:40 | 05:17 | 13:40 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:05 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:41 | 05:17 | 13:41 | 18:06 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zaandam
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Moon Phases & Times for Zaandam
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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 20:26 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Zaandam follows the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
What time zone is Zaandam in?
Zaandam 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 Zaandam?
Is Zaandam on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Zaandam is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zaandam today?
Today in Zaandam: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 22:03, giving 16h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zaandam tonight?
The moon phase over Zaandam tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.0% 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.